Jedi

¹

or jed·i

[ jed-ahy ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) Jed·i, Jed·is [jed, -ahyz].

1. Also called Jed·i Knight [jed, -ahy , nahyt]. a guardian of peace and justice in the fictional Star Wars universe, able to wield a lightsaber and attuned to the power of the Force, an energy that connects all living things.
2. a person who has an unexplainable power over people or things, or who seems to enjoy unusual luck and positive outcomes, as if able to exert the power of the Force to mystically influence the universe:

   The defense lawyer was a jedi—two minutes into his closing argument the jury forgot all of the damning evidence that had been presented.

JEDI

²

abbreviation for

1. justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion: a conceptual framework that attempts to redress disparity and inequality in society, promoting the fair treatment and full participation of all people, especially in the workplace, including populations who have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination because of their background, identity, disability, etc.

jedi

/ ˈdʒɛdaɪ /

noun

1. a person who claims to live according to a philosophy based on that of the fictional Jedi, a caste of wizards in the Star Wars series of films by George Lucas, US film director

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jedi¹

First recorded in 1970–75; whimsical formation

Origin of Jedi²

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi has had its rating upgraded from a U to a PG because of its violence and a scene showing Han Solo frozen in carbonite.

From BBC

The film sees Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford, imprisoned in the carbon chamber after he was frozen by Darth Vader in 1980's prequel The Empire Strikes Back, which is classified as PG, to test whether the process will safely capture Jedi Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill.

From BBC

Return of the Jedi was the third Star Wars film to be released.

From BBC

Return of the Jedi was not the only film reclassified in the latest changes.

From BBC

McGregor starred as Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi in three Star Wars blockbusters between 1999 and 2005, before reprising the role in the Disney+ series in 2022.

From BBC