Star Wars

English

Etymology

From the original name of the science fantasy motion picture Star Wars (1977).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z]
  • (US) IPA(key): [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz], [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz]
  • Audio (US):(file)

Proper noun

Star Wars

  1. An American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas in a setting where futuristic technology coexists with a semisentient form of magic or religion called the Force.
  2. (informal, military) The United States Strategic Defense Initiative.

Usage notes

  • The original Star Wars film (1977) was at first titled simply Star Wars. As new Star Wars movies were released, it was retroactively retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

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