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utopianism

/juːˈtoʊpiəˌnɪzəm/
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Plural:utopianisms
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Adjective:utopian
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• noun

1

The belief in or pursuit of a state in which everything is perfect, typically regarded as unrealistic or impractical.

Example

"Critics argued that the reformer's economic proposal relied too heavily on naive utopianism rather than practical policy."

2

A political or social philosophy that advocates the creation of an ideal, harmonious society free from poverty and conflict.

Example

"Nineteenth-century social thinkers experimented with communal living as a practical expression of their utopianism."

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• Nearby Words

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utopian
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utricularia
utsunomiya

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'utopian' + '-ism', ultimately deriving from Sir Thomas More's 1516 philosophical work 'Utopia', coined from Greek 'ou' (not) and 'topos' (place) to mean 'no-place'.

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