Jedi

or jed·i

[ jed-ahy ]

/ ˈdʒɛdˌaɪ /

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noun, plural (especially collectively) Jed·i, Jed·is

[jed-ahyz]. /ˈdʒɛdˌaɪz/.

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.

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Origin of Jedi

First recorded in 1970–75; whimsical formation

Words nearby Jedi

Jebus, Jebusite, Jedburgh, Jedda, jedding ax, Jedi, jee, jeelie, Jeep, jeep carrier, jeepers

Other definitions for Jedi (2 of 2)

JEDI

abbreviation

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

First recorded in 2015–20

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.
Saturn’s Death Star Look-Alike|Matthew R. Francis|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Jedi 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|DAILY BEAST
It 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|DAILY BEAST

And 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|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Jedi

jedi

Jedi

/ (ˈdʒɛdaɪ) /

noun

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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