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] === Proper noun === Star Wars 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. (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. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “Star Wars”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. “Star Wars”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present. Star Wars on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Strategic Defense Initiative on Wikipedia.Wikipedia