Utopia

usgb/juːˈtəʊpiə/
noun

A perfect place where everyone is happy and everything is just right.

His idea of utopia consisted of living on a warm, tropical island.
Visual representation of "utopia" - A perfect place where everyone is happy and everything is just right.

Often appears as...

  • ideal utopia
  • socialist utopia
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Idealistic Vision

Utopia often represents an optimistic hope for a flawless society.

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Many authors have tried to imagine their own version of utopia.
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Cultural Usage

Utopia can refer to a literary genre that explores perfect societies.

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Sir Thomas More coined 'utopia' in his book describing an ideal island society.
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Not Realistic

While discussing reality, 'utopia' suggests naivety about life's complexities.

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He talks about a crime-free society as if it were a utopia.
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