utopia — an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːˈtoʊpiə/
Example Sentences
- My boss thinks our office is a utopia, but we call it 'survival of the fittest.'
- A world without Monday mornings would be my personal utopia.
- Many philosophers have described their vision of a perfect utopia.
utopia
NOUN[/juːˈtoʊpiə/]
an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
In her sketchbook, she draws a utopia where everyone shares gardens and sunlight.
Beyond myopia lies a cornucopia - true utopia!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek, coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516 for his book describing an ideal society. The word combines Greek 'ou' (not) and 'topos' (place), literally meaning 'no place' or 'nowhere.'
Breakdown
ou- (not) + -topos (place) = utopia (a place that does not exist)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss thinks our office is a utopia, but we call it 'survival of the fittest.'”
“A world without Monday mornings would be my personal utopia.”
“Many philosophers have described their vision of a perfect utopia.”
“The concept of utopia varies greatly from person to person.”
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