Simple Definition of utopia
: an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect
Full Definition of utopia
1 : an imaginary and indefinitely remote place
2 often capitalized : a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
3 : an impractical scheme for social improvement
Examples of utopia
The town's founders wanted to create a Christian utopia.
It's a nice place to live, but it's no Utopia.
Origin of utopia
Utopia, imaginary and ideal country in Utopia (1516) by Sir Thomas More, from Greek ou not, no + topos place
First Known Use: 1597
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