utopia
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “utopia” mean?
noun.an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages discussing ideal societies, political philosophies, or critiques of existing social structures. It emphasizes an aspiration for perfection that is often unattainable, contrasting with dystopian themes that highlight flaws and challenges in real-world systems, thereby underscoring the tension between idealism and reality.
Common Confusions
Utopia implies an idealized perfection in society, while dystopia usually suggests a nightmarish reality marked by suffering and oppression.
Do not choose utopia if the context emphasizes chaos or imperfection rather than an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
Example Sentences
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The reformers dreamed of building a utopia based on equality.
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They dreamed of building a utopia.