dystopian

Meanings

• noun

  A type of literature or social environment that describes a society or community characterized by suffering, violence, oppression, and despair.

  - "The novel presents a dystopian future where technology has taken over human emotions."
  - "The dystopian society in the book is ruled by a totalitarian government."
  - "The movie portrays a dystopian world where resources are scarce and survival is a daily struggle."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dystopian
apocalyptic , hypocritic , topian

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Variants

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dystopian , dystopic

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'dystopia' meaning ill-placed or not-good place.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dystopian' was first coined by the British philosopher John Stuart Mill in 1868.

2. The term has gained popularity in recent decades due to the increasing concern over societal issues such as climate change, overpopulation, and political instability.

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Related Concepts

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

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

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Culture

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The term 'dystopian' has been widely used in literature, particularly in science fiction, to depict societies that are in a state of decay, chaos, or totalitarianism. Some famous examples include George Orwell's '1984', Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World', and Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451'.

How to Memorize "dystopian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, bleak cityscape with abandoned buildings and people living in poverty.
   - Visualize a society where individuality is suppressed and conformity is enforced.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of despair, suffering, and oppression.
   - Think of totalitarian regimes and societies in chaos.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'D' in dystopian stands for 'Despair' or 'Disaster'.

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