Meaning of the word dystopia in English

What does dystopia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dystopia

US /dɪˈstoʊ.pi.ə/
UK /dɪˈstəʊ.pi.ə/

Noun

an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic

Example:
The novel depicts a grim dystopia where individuality is suppressed.
Many science fiction films are set in a future dystopia.