dystopia

Meanings

• noun

  A world or society that is characterized by insecurity, suffering, violence, destruction, or control, particularly a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one.

  - "The novel portrays a dystopian future where the government controls every aspect of citizens' lives."
  - "Many science fiction stories explore the concept of a dystopian society."
  - "The term 'dystopia' comes from the Greek words 'dys-' (ill) and 'topos' (place)."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

utopia

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Synonyms

ectopia , ectopy , heterotopia , malposition , anti-utopia , cacotopia , kakotopia

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dystopia
apocalypsia , hysteria , anaplasia

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Variants

List of all variants of dystopia that leads to same result
dystopia , dystopias

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'dys-' (ill) and 'topos' (place).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dystopia' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The word 'dystopia' has its roots in ancient Greek philosophy.

3. Many dystopian novels have been adapted into films, such as 'Blade Runner' and 'The Hunger Games'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Utopia: The opposite of dystopia, a perfect or ideal world or society.

2. Science Fiction: A genre of literature and media that often explores dystopian and utopian themes.

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Culture

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The concept of dystopia has been a popular theme in literature, art, and film, often used to explore social and political issues and criticize society. Some famous dystopian works include George Orwell's '1984', Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', and Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451'.

How to Memorize "dystopia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, desolate world where people live in fear and misery.
   - Visualize a society where individual freedoms are non-existent.
   - Imagine a world where nature has been destroyed, and technology rules supreme.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dystopia' with 'despair' or 'misery'.
   - Think of 'control' or 'oppression' when you hear the word 'dystopia'.
   - Associate 'dystopia' with 'totalitarianism' or 'authoritarianism'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek roots 'dys-' (ill) and 'topos' (place).
   - Think of the word 'dystopia' as a 'dis-topia' or 'dis-order'.

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