utopia
Utopia (noun) means an imagined place or state of affairs in which everything is perfect. Example: “The novel imagines a utopia free of poverty and war.”
How to use utopia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ideal, perfect world or society, usually one that only exists in imagination.
Word forms
utopia plural, utopias plural, utopiae plural
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The novel imagines a _____ free of poverty and war.
Etymology
Coined by Sir Thomas More in his 1516 book Utopia, from Greek ou ("not") + topos ("place") — literally "no place."
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What does “utopia” mean?
The word “utopia” means an imagined place or state of affairs in which everything is perfect. In plain terms, an ideal, perfect world or society, usually one that only exists in imagination.
How do you pronounce “utopia”?
“Utopia” is pronounced yoo-TOH-pee-uh (/juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “utopia” in a sentence?
Here is “utopia” used in a sentence: “The novel imagines a utopia free of poverty and war.”
What is the opposite of “utopia”?
The opposite of “utopia” — its antonyms — are dystopia and unutopia.
What part of speech is “utopia”?
“Utopia” is a noun.
Where does the word “utopia” come from?
The word “utopia” dates back to around 1516 and comes from Greek. Coined by Sir Thomas More in his 1516 book Utopia, from Greek ou ("not") + topos ("place") — literally "no place.".
Is “utopia” a common word?
“Utopia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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