Jedi, lightsabre, other Star Wars words added to Oxford English Dictionary
By Dan Selcke
The Oxford English Dictionary, the gold standard for words and their meanings, has finally become relevant by adding words like Jedi, lightsabre and Padawan to its pages. At last, a reason to read.
You can see the definitions for these and other new words added to the dictionary on the OED website. Here are some of the key definitions:
"Jedi, n.: In the fictional universe of the Star Wars films: a member of an order of heroic, skilled warrior monks who are able to harness the mystical power of the Force."
Accurate, by and large. The Force, meanwhile, is defined as “a mystical universal energy field.” Nothing gets by these Oxford types.
Padawan, while we’re at it, is defined as, “an apprentice Jedi (see Jedi n.).” According to the Dictionary, the term Padawan is often used “humorously.” You know, as in, “Anakin Skywalker killed all those Padawans. Ha ha.”
"lightsabre, n.: In the fictional universe of the Star Wars films: a weapon resembling a sword, but having a destructive beam of light in place of a blade."
You’re notice it’s the English spelling here, sabre rather than saber. So the Oxford English Dictionary commands, so it shall be.
And finally, under “mind trick,” the Dictionary reminds us to “see also Jedi.”
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