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utopia and dystopia vocabulary

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    vocabulary c1.3
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  • Referring to an imagined society characterised by suffering, oppression, or extreme injustice.
    dystopian
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  • A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as it was believed to be.
    disillusionment
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  • Cruel and oppressive government or rule, typically found in dystopian contexts.
    tyranny
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  • Empty, barren, or lifeless, often used to describe the physical environment of a dystopia.
    desolate
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  • Compliance with established standards or norms, usually enforced through pressure or coercion in dystopian regimes.
    conformity
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  • Close observation, especially by a government or authority, often used to monitor and control populations in dystopian settings.
    surveillance
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  • The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities, often used in dystopian societies to justify mistreatment.
    dehumanisation
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  • A political system in which the state holds total control over society and suppresses any opposition.
    totalitarianism
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  • The systematic and unjust control or suppression of a group, often by a government or ruling power.
    oppression
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  • Without any mistakes or weaknesses, often describing an ideal state.
    flawless
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  • Selfless concern for the well-being of others, which is often emphasised in utopian visions.
    altruism
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  • The ability to maintain ecological balance without depleting resources, often seen as a key element of a utopian society.
    sustainability
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  • The state of living in peace despite differences in ideology, culture, or background.
    coexistence
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  • Believing in or promoting equal rights and opportunities for all people.
    egalitarian
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  • Having a vision of perfection, often unrealistic or impractical.
    idealistic
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