Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cacotopia
noun
/kæˈkɑːtəpiə/
Definition
A society characterized by human misery and suffering; the opposite of utopia.
Examples
- In her novel, the author portrayed a cacotopia where the government was oppressive and people’s basic rights were stripped away.
- Many dystopian stories depict a cacotopia, starkly contrasting with their idyllic beginnings.
Meaning
Cacotopia describes a place or state where conditions are extremely bad, often including widespread injustices and a lack of personal freedom.
Synonyms
- dystopia
- hellscape
- nightmare
