Utopia

/ju:'toupj /
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal: A concept of a society, place, or state that is perfect in every aspect, especially in its laws, politics, and social conditions. It represents an ideal but unrealistic vision of harmony and happiness.
    • A work of fiction describing such a perfect society: A literary genre or a specific book that portrays an idealized community.
    • An ideally perfect state, especially in its social, political, and moral aspects: The abstract idea of perfection in human society, often used as a standard for critique or aspiration.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The novel describes a technological utopia where poverty and disease have been eliminated.
    • Many political thinkers have dreamed of creating a utopia, but all attempts have fallen short.
    • Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" gave its name to the entire concept of an ideal society.
Advanced Usage
  • "Dystopia" as a contrast: A dystopia is an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice, often presented as the opposite of a utopia.
    • While the book starts by describing a utopia, it gradually reveals itself to be a cleverly disguised dystopia.
  • "Utopian" as an adjective: Describing ideas, plans, or societies that are ideally perfect but impractical.
    • His utopian vision for the city ignored the complex realities of human nature and economics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Utopian (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a utopia; idealistic but impractical.
    • The plan was dismissed as a utopian fantasy.
  • Utopianism (noun): The beliefs, attitudes, or actions of people who aim to create a utopia.
    • His political philosophy was rooted in a deep-seated utopianism.
Synonyms
  • Paradise: A place or state of perfect happiness, often with religious or idyllic connotations.
  • Shangri-La: A distant and secluded utopia (from the novel ).
  • Ideal society: A phrase describing a perfectly ordered community.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "To pursue a utopia": To strive to achieve an ideal, perfect state.
    • The revolutionaries were pursuing a utopia, but their methods led to tyranny.
  • "Utopian dream": An aspiration that is wonderfully ideal but likely impossible to realize.
    • World peace remains a utopian dream for many.
Noun
  1. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
  2. a work of fiction describing a utopia
  3. ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects
  4. a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island

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