Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laputa
noun
/ləˈpjuːtə/
Definition
A fictional flying island in Jonathan Swift’s novel ‘Gulliver’s Travels.’
Examples
- In ‘Gulliver’s Travels,’ Gulliver lands on the island of Laputa, where the residents are absorbed in their abstract theories.
- The term ‘Laputa’ has come to symbolize a life disconnected from reality.
Meaning
Laputa is a place where the inhabitants are preoccupied with mathematics and music, often neglecting practical matters and the world below.
Synonyms
- fantasy island
- dream world
