Jedi
or jed·i
Also called Jed·i Knight [jed-ahy nahyt] /ˈdʒɛdˌaɪ ˈnaɪt/ . 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.
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.
Origin of Jedi
1Words Nearby Jedi
Other definitions for JEDI (2 of 2)
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.
Origin of JEDI
2- See also DEI.
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How to use Jedi in a sentence
It may look like the Death Star, but this little moon can show us as incredible secrets as any Jedi master.
It made the rounds online awhile back that George Lucas had approached you to direct Return of the Jedi.
David Lynch on Transcendental Meditation, ‘Twin Peaks,’ and Collaborating With Kanye West | Marlow Stern | October 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJedi Kanan is also in hiding after his master was killed due to Order 66.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Explores the Jedi’s Lost Years Between the Prequels and the Original Trilogy | Annaliza Savage | August 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt centers on Kanan Jarrus (voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr.), a wisecracking AWOL Jedi and leader of the Ghost crew.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Explores the Jedi’s Lost Years Between the Prequels and the Original Trilogy | Annaliza Savage | August 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd I was like, ‘Does that mean we get to do Empire and Jedi?’
‘Phineas and Ferb’ Pilot Disney’s Premier Voyage into ‘Star Wars’ | Jason Lynch | July 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for jedi
Jedi
/ (ˈdʒɛdaɪ) /
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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