What does heterotopia mean?
noun
A concept in philosophy and geography that refers to a place or space that is out of place or does not fit in with its surroundings. It can also refer to a physical or social space that is intentionally designed to be different from its surroundings.
Example
"The artist's use of heterotopia in her installation was a commentary on the tension between modernity and tradition in urban spaces."
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