Darth Vador

Definition

1. noun Darth Vader is a famous character from the Star Wars movies. He is a villain who wears black armor and a mask, and he has a deep, mechanical voice. His original name was Anakin Skywalker, but he became Darth Vader when he joined the “dark side.”

Example 1: Many people dress up as Darth Vader for Halloween.

Example 2: Darth Vader is known for saying, “I am your father.”

2. noun, pop culture In a more general way, “Darth Vader” can be used to talk about someone who acts like a strong leader or is seen as a villain.

Example 1: He acted like the Darth Vader of our school when he made strict rules.

Example 2: Some people call their boss Darth Vader because he is very serious.

Etymology

The name “Darth Vader” was created by George Lucas for the Star Wars movies in the 1970s. “Darth” is a title for powerful villains in Star Wars, and “Vader” sounds like the Dutch word for father (“vader”), connected to his story as Luke Skywalker’s father.

Expressions

Turn to the dark side (like Darth Vader): This means to join the “bad” side or make bad choices, like the character did in the movies.

Pull a Darth Vader: To suddenly change from good to bad, or to show a dark side of yourself.