dystopia
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dys·to·pia

noun \(ˌ)dis-ˈtō-pē-ə\

Definition of DYSTOPIA

1
: an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives
2
dys·to·pi·an \-pē-ən\ adjective

Origin of DYSTOPIA

New Latin, from dys- + -topia (as in utopia)
First Known Use: circa 1950

Rhymes with DYSTOPIA

dys·to·pia

noun \dis-ˈtō-pē-ə\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DYSTOPIA

: malposition of an anatomical part
dys·to·pic \-ˈtō-pik, -ˈtäp-ik\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) adjective

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