jedi

je-di · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Star Wars) A member of an order of warrior-monks who are guardians of peace and justice in the fictional Star Wars universe, skilled in using the Force.

  2. 2.

    (informal, by extension) Someone with exceptional skill or wisdom; an expert.

Forms

plural: jedi

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Jedi mind trick — a technique of mental suggestion; by extension, any clever manipulation
  • •
    Jedi master — an expert or highly skilled person in a field

Related words

Antonyms: Sith
See also: knight, monk, warrior

Etymology

Coined by George Lucas for the Star Wars film series (1977). Possibly influenced by jidaigeki, a Japanese term for period dramas, which often feature samurai.