Utopian

[yoo-toh-pee-uhn]

U·to·pi·an

[yoo-toh-pee-uhn]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or resembling Utopia.
2.
(usually lowercase) founded upon or involving idealized perfection.
3.
(usually lowercase) given to impractical or unrealistic schemes of such perfection.
noun
4.
an inhabitant of Utopia.
5.
(usually lowercase) an ardent but impractical political or social reformer; visionary; idealist.

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Utopian is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin:
1545–55; < Neo-Latin Utopiānus. See Utopia, -an


3. visionary, idealistic; impracticable.

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Utopian (juːˈtəʊpɪən)
 
adj
1.  of or relating to a perfect or ideal existence
 
n
2.  an idealistic social reformer
 
U'topianism
 
n

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