Jedi

¹ American  

[jed-ahy] / ˈdʒɛdˌaɪ /

Or jedi

noun

plural

Jedi, Jedis

1. Also called Jedi Knight.  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.

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JEDI ² American  

abbreviation

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.

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jedi British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Jedi¹

First recorded in 1970–75; whimsical formation

Origin of JEDI²

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

Zampella was best known for co-creating the "Call of Duty" franchise and founding Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind "Titanfall," "Apex Legends," and the "Star Wars Jedi" games.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

So it’s no surprise that a number of shorts in “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 leaned into stories involving Jedi and/or the Sith, including “The Duel: Payback,” “The Lost Ones” and “The Bird of Paradise.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

John took a short break from The Last Jedi and spent two weeks in March 2017 to write and record this short piece—a gift for Bryant.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

The Jedi Order is largely absent from the movie and show, as is the belief in the Force.

From Salon • May 17, 2025

“You have trained me well, Jedi Master,” I said.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling