utopiate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /juˈtoʊ.pi.ət/ (US)
- /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ət/ (UK)
Etymology
Blend of utopia + opiate. The noun usage was coined by Richard H. Blum of Stanford University in 1964.
Meanings
- (qualifier:pharmacy) A drug providing escape from the problems of reality, and giving dreams of utopia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| utopiates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |