Dystopia
Noun
Definition: An imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
Synonyms: Apocalyptic, Post-apocalyptic, Oppressive, Totalitarian
Antonyms: Utopia, Paradise
- The novel depicts a bleak dystopia in which the government controls every aspect of its citizens' lives.
- In this dystopia, technology has taken over and humanity has lost its connection to nature.
- The word "dystopia" contains the prefix "dys-" which means bad or abnormal, indicating something negative or undesirable.
Etymology:
The word "dystopia" derives from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or abnormal, and "topos" meaning place.
Historical Usage:The term was first coined by John Stuart Mill in an essay on Greek literature in 1868, where he referred to it as "dystopian representation of future society." The concept gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of totalitarian regimes and dystopian literature.
Related Idioms:
"Dystopian society"
Explanation:Refers to a fictional or imagined society characterized by extreme suffering, oppression, or injustice.
Misconceptions:
Confusing dystopia with utopia.
Explanation:It is important to note that dystopia is the opposite of utopia. While utopia refers to an ideal and perfect society, dystopia depicts a nightmarish and undesirable society.