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Erewhon

Erewhon is a fictional country first introduced by the British author Samuel Butler in his 1872 novel titled "Erewhon: or, Over the Range". The term has since been used to refer to a hypothetical or imaginary place that offers a satirical commentary on contemporary society.

Noun:

1. A fictional country or place that serves as a satirical critique of society.

Example sentence: In the novel, the protagonist discovers a hidden society in Erewhon that challenges traditional norms and values.

Adjective:

1. Describing something as being similar to or reminiscent of the fictional Erewhon.

Example sentence: The quirky architecture of the house had an Erewhonian charm to it.

Verb:

1. To depict or satirize contemporary society through the creation of a fictional place akin to Erewhon.

Example sentence: The author skillfully erewhoned the society's flaws through his vivid descriptions of the imaginary land.