utopia
The Latin word for utopia is utopia.
utopia refers to a world in perfect harmony.
Meaning: world in perfect harmony (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase Civitas Perfecta can be used to specifically mean 'the perfect city'.
Did you know?
- The word is a pun on the Greek 'ou' meaning 'not' and 'topos' meaning 'place', meaning 'no place' at all.
- The word topos, which forms the root of utopia, is a direct ancestor of the English word 'topic', shifting from a physical 'place' to a 'place' in a conversation.
- The concept of utopia is often contrasted with dystopia in modern Latin, though the latter was not used in classical antiquity and is a much newer addition to the language.
Examples in context
- civitas perfectaA place where harmony and prosperity prevail
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their ideal society.
- LuciaVisne in utopia habitare?Do you want to live in a utopia?
- QuintusIta, id esset optimus mundus.Yes, that would be the best world.
- LuciaSed utopia non existit.But a utopia does not exist.
- QuintusFortasse, sed somniare possumus.Perhaps, but we can dream.
