Utopia/juːˈtəʊpiə/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Idealistic Vision Utopia often represents an optimistic hope for a flawless society. Many authors have tried to imagine their own version of utopia. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage Utopia can refer to a literary genre that explores perfect societies. Sir Thomas More coined 'utopia' in his book describing an ideal island society. Pro Tip 3/3Not Realistic While discussing reality, 'utopia' suggests naivety about life's complexities. He talks about a crime-free society as if it were a utopia.