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Dystopia Definition & Meaning

dystopia
noun
  1. state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
  2. a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror

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Frequently asked questions

What does dystopia mean?
state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror
What part of speech is dystopia?
Dystopia is a noun.
How many definitions does dystopia have?
Dystopia has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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