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Definition of fantasyland

fantasyland

/ˈfæn.tə.siˌlænd/
fan · ta · sy · land

Plural:fantasylands
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• noun

1

An imaginary, magical, or idealized place or realm, such as one found in fairy tales or fiction.

Example

"The children's book transports young readers into a vibrant fantasyland filled with talking animals and enchanted castles."


2

A state of mind or situation characterized by unrealistic expectations, wishful thinking, or detachment from reality.

Example

"Anyone who thinks the complex infrastructure project can be completed in two weeks is living in a fantasyland."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century as a compound of 'fantasy' and 'land', popularized by the opening of the Fantasyland themed area at Disneyland in 1955.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fantasyland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fantasyland
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