Imaginary Place (Noun)
Meaning
A place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In the storybook, a magical kingdom served as an imaginary place where heroes went on thrilling quests.
- The young boy often talked about the fantastic land he had discovered, which he described as an imaginary place full of talking animals and flying machines.
- El Dorado was an imaginary place many believed to be filled with riches and treasures, sought after by gold hunters and adventurers.
- Creative writers always need an imaginary place to escape to, get inspiration, and harness their creativity.
- The mythical land of Atlantis is an imaginary place described in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a place of advanced civilization and knowledge.