a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
"The professor assigned our history group to read Utopia, the 1516 work by Sir Thomas More that depicts life in his imagined ideal society."
ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects
"The revolutionary leaders envisioned their new society as a utopia where justice, equality, and harmony reigned over all citizens."
a work of fiction describing a utopia
"The professor assigned us to analyze Utopia as a foundational work of fiction describing an ideal society."
A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.
"Many people dream of a utopia where neighbors never quarrel and resources are shared without any need for money or force."
The word utopia comes from New Latin, where it originally named a fictional island with an ideal society described by Sir Thomas More in his 1516 book. It was formed by combining Ancient Greek words meaning "not" and "place."