English Language & Usage Asked by Dutch on November 27, 2020
How did the word “Utopia” (coined by Sir Thomas More) come to mean an ideal place when the Greek etymology specifically means “Not a place.”
Relatedly, while this might be the prime use of the word “irony” or “ironic”, does anyone have a suggestion for a word matching the general public’s ideal definition of “Irony?”
On the second question. Often one hears the word irony when two events are related. Irony, in this context, means a poignant juxtaposition. If that quality is missing, the related events are mere coincidence. Hope that helps.
Correct answer by user1678063 on November 27, 2020
Utopia means "no place", in the sense that in no place in this world is there
In other words, it is out of reach.
Answered by Vivienne on November 27, 2020
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