A title used before the name of a Sith Lord in the Star Wars universe, indicating a dark side Force user. The word has become synonymous with evil or villainous authority figures in popular culture.
Created by George Lucas for Star Wars (1977), possibly derived from 'dark' combined with elements suggesting death or authority. The word was specifically crafted to sound menacing and otherworldly, becoming iconic through characters like Darth Vader.
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