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Jedi

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[ jed-ahy ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural (especially collectively) Jedi, Jedis

Also called Jed·i Knight [jed, -ahy , nahyt]. 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.

JEDI

abbreviation for

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.

jedi

/ ˈ��ɛ�岹ɪ /

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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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of Jedi¹

First recorded in 1970–75; whimsical formation

Origin of Jedi²

First recorded in 2015–20

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Example Sentences

It was 2017 and the first-time parents celebrated Hatch-Miller’s birthday with a baby-friendly showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

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Elsewhere on Williams’ recent press streak, caregiver and healthcare advocacy executive Ginalisa Monterroso accused the star’s guardian of playing “Jedi mind games” with the narratives about the host’s condition.

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Davis began his career aged 11 as Wicket the Ewok in 1983's Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.

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In At Attin, Wim is a latchkey kid who dreams of Jedi adventures with his reliable best friend Neel.

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“Skeleton Crew” takes place sometime after the events of “Return of the Jedi,” when the New Republic was still putting the galaxy back together, making it a contemporary of “The Mandalorian.”

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