How 'Star Wars' lingo is part of the English language galaxy


By AGENCY
The linguistic impact of 'Star Wars' reveals not only the scope of this cinematic franchise, but also the living dynamics of the English language, which is being constantly reshaped by cultural influences. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof

The force is definitely with Star Wars.

Whether you're a fan of George Lucas's universe or not, the franchise has had an undeniable impact on our vocabulary and the expressions we use on a regular basis.

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