Definition

Describing an ideal place or situation that is perfect but not realistic or achievable in real life.

Example

The author wrote a utopian novel that imagined a world without poverty or war.

Conversation

Have you ever read a book that describes a utopian society?

Yeah, I think it's fascinating how people imagine perfect worlds.

Right? But sometimes, those ideas seem too idealistic to actually work.

Exactly! It's interesting to think about what makes a society truly utopian.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who believes in or seeks to create a perfect society where everything is ideal and harmonious.

Example

The utopian envisioned a world without poverty or conflict.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a perfect world would look like?

Yeah, but it seems so unrealistic; I can't be a true utopian like some people think they can.

Right? It's interesting to imagine, though, how a utopian society could solve so many issues.

Root Explanation

Utopian → It is formed from "ou" (meaning no) and "topos" (meaning place) from Greek. The word refers to an ideal place that does not exist, hence a perfect society that is imagined but not real.

Memory Tip

Think of 'no place' ('ou' means no and 'topos' means place) to remember that 'utopian' describes an ideal society that doesn't actually exist.

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