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Word

utopia

Phoneticsutopia

US/juˈtoʊpiə/

UK/juːtˈəʊpiə/

Definitions

01a perfect society

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a perfect world where there is no suffering and everyone lives in harmony.

n. an imaginary place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

“The book describes a future utopia where there is no poverty or war.”

“Philosophers have long debated whether a true utopia is achievable or if human nature inherently prevents such a perfect social order.”

Synonyms

paradiseedenperfection

Antonyms

dystopia

02an idealistic plan

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic

n. a plan or idea for a perfect society that is usually not possible in real life.

n. the idealistic and often impractical pursuit of social or political perfection.

“His vision for the new city was pure utopia and ignored the high costs.”

“Critics dismissed the candidate's economic policy as mere utopia, arguing that it failed to account for market volatility.”

Synonyms

idealismperfectionism

Antonyms

pragmatismrealism

Word family

NOUN

Utopia(B2)

ADJECTIVE

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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