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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

heterotopia

/hɛtəˈroʊtəpiə/ noun · British & US
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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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