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utopia

/utoˈpi.a/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 11,120

Meaning

utopia

  • an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect
  • an unrealistic or impractical plan or ideal

In a sentence

Credere che non ci saranno più conflitti è purtroppo una pura utopia.

Believing there will be no more conflicts is unfortunately pure utopia.

Il suo progetto sembrava un'utopia, ma alla fine si è realizzato.

His project seemed like an impossible dream, but in the end it came true.

Molti filosofi hanno descritto modelli di società basati su utopie ideali.

Many philosophers have described models of society based on ideal utopias.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
utopiafeminine · singular
utopiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Stress falls on the 'i' (/utoˈpi.a/).
  • Often contrasted with 'realtà' (reality) or described as 'irrealizzabile' (unachievable).

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