Distopia
/dɪ'stoʊpiə/
Definitions
- (n.) A fictional or theoretical society characterized by oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society, often used in legal contexts to discuss totalitarian regimes or human rights violations.
The novel depicted a distopia where all citizens were under constant surveillance by the government.
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- distopia
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Commentary
Often confused with 'dystopia'; in legal usage, 'distopia' is a variant spelling referring to societies marked by oppressive control, relevant to discussions on governance and rights.
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