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Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

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Star Wars

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

Usage notes edit

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

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