utopia
UK: juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə | US: juːˈtoʊ.pi.ə
n. an imagined or hypothetical place, society, or system that is perfect or ideal in every way
n. (often ironic) a visionary but impractical proposal or idea
Coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516 as the title of his book Utopia, describing an idealized island society. The word cleverly combines Greek "ou-topos" (no place) and "eu-topos" (good place), creating a pun that reflects the paradoxical nature of an unattainable ideal. Over time, "utopia" evolved to represent any perfect but imaginary world, often with ironic undertones.
The novel depicts a utopia where poverty and war do not exist.
His plan for a tax-free society was dismissed as a utopia by economists.
Many ancient philosophers dreamed of finding a utopia hidden somewhere in the world.
The project aimed to create a digital utopia but faced countless technical challenges.
Her vision of a utopia ignored the complexities of human nature.