1. an imaginary place or society where everything is bad and people are unhappy, often under the control of a totalitarian government
Usage: often used in literature and political discussion

Examples

• George Orwell’s novel ‘1984’ depicts a frightening dystopia where the government controls every aspect of life.
• The movie shows a dystopia where corporations have replaced democratic governments.
• Many science fiction films explore themes of dystopia and social control.
• The author’s dystopia featured a world where books were banned and burned.
• Climate change novels often portray a future dystopia with extreme weather and resource scarcity.
• The dystopia in the story had citizens under constant surveillance by the state.