Darth Vader

Meanings

Noun

• A powerful individual or force, particularly one that is seen as malevolent, dominating and threatening.
• A British Rail Class 460 train.

Proper Noun

• Darth Vader, the villain of the science-fantasy film series Star Wars.

Origin

• "Darth" is a (the derivation from Dark Lord of the Sith is a later development).
• "Vader" is traditionally explained as being from Dutch vader. However, the idea of Vader's fatherhood was only developed for The Empire Strikes Back (after the character was introduced), making this improbable. It is more likely a shortening of invader or from the surname Vader.{{cite-book|title=The Secret History of Star Wars