noun
- People who believe in or advocate for a dystopia; those who envision or describe a society characterized by oppression, suffering, or totalitarian control.
- Characters or inhabitants of a dystopian society, especially in fiction.
Usage: Plural form of dystopian when used as a noun.; Often used in literary and social criticism contexts.
Usage: Common in science fiction and speculative fiction discussions.
Examples
- The novel follows a group of dystopians rebelling against their authoritarian government.
- Many dystopians in literature struggle against systems of control and surveillance.
- The author portrays her dystopians as ordinary people forced to survive in extraordinary circumstances.
- Some critics argue that modern dystopians in fiction reflect real anxieties about technology and power.
- The film depicts dystopians living under constant monitoring and restricted freedoms.
- These dystopians represent humanity's fears about what society could become.
- The protagonist and other dystopians must decide whether to accept or resist their oppressive world.