"light side of the Force" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the Star Wars saga. Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} light side of the Force
  1. (figuratively) The side of good, the side that works for the greater good. Wikipedia link: Star Wars Tags: figuratively Translations (Translations): côté lumineux de la force [masculine] (French), côté clair de la force [masculine] (French), jasna strona mocy [feminine] (Polish)
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