Jedi
noun
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.
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JEDI
JEDIabbreviationjustice, 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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jedinouna 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
Jedi
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[jed-ahy]
/ ˈdʒɛdˌaɪ /
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jedi
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Jedis
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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.
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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
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/ ˈdʒɛdaɪ /
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Etymology
Origin of Jedi1
First recorded in 1970–75; whimsical formation
Origin of JEDI2
First recorded in 2015–20
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Grogu shows a growing mastery of the Force, even if the toddler’s lineage to the original Jedi sage Yoda remains mysterious and his language mostly gibberish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
He was flanked by two classic Stormtroopers, who had different dialogue in each showing — one time critiquing Black Spire Outpost and later talking of a run-in with a Jedi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
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
The film and television performer is best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as Admiral Piett, an imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's flagship.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
He’d never used one before, but he’d pretended to be a knight, a Jedi, even a baseball player.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Last July, the Pentagon announced it was canceling its previous cloud computing award, then named JEDI.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
Last July, the Pentagon announced it was cancelling its previous cloud computing award, then named JEDI.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
The exact size of the new contract is unknown, although it is half the duration and will be awarded to more than one company, not to a single provider like JEDI.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2021
When you think about the word JEDI, what comes to mind?
From Scientific American ● Sep. 23, 2021
“We remain fully committed to meeting these requirements, we hope through JEDI, but these requirements transcend any one procurement,” said Defense Department press secretary John Kirby in May.
From The Verge ● Jul. 6, 2021
Employee 1: “I just jedi mind tricked this fools. I should be given $1000 every time I take one of these calls”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 10, 2020
“Looks like my jedi mind trick worked again!” the pilot wrote.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2020
“Looks like my jedi mind trick worked again! These are not the droids you’re looking for....”
From The Verge ● Jan. 9, 2020
While “The Mandalorian” offers an escape to a galaxy of jedi and starships, this series goes to space to look back at Earth.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson played the stoic jedi Mace Windu in the widely ridiculed prequel films, but his character failed to resonate, much like the movies themselves.
From MSNBC ● Nov. 30, 2014
One of these is the lightsaber – the glowing, humming weapon that Jedis use instead of swords.
From NewsForKids.net ● Apr. 24, 2024
"The Jedis in Star Wars have the stormtroopers from the dark side but the Daleks are the original nemesis - and without them, Doctor Who wouldn't have lasted this long."
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
If Jedis and their space opera antics aren't your bag, fear not – May has a range of offerings to satisfy most tastes, from kid-friendly flicks and documentaries to rom-coms and horror.
From Salon ● May 1, 2020
“You had the good guys, the bad guy, a few rocket ships and that was it, really. Then eventually we end up with hundreds of Jedis with different colored lightsabers and I lose track.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2019
Among the many female Kylo Rens, inclusive Jedis, and mash-up cosplayers were fans in Celebration-exclusive T-shirts emblazoned with a simple, powerful message: “Star Wars is for everyone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2019
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