Star Wars
English edit
Etymology edit
From the original name of the science fantasy motion picture Star Wars (1977).
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
- 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.
- (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.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
epic space opera franchise
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Strategic Defense Initiative
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See also edit
- Strategic Defense Initiative on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Further reading edit
- “Star Wars”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- “Star Wars”, in Collins English Dictionary.