Thursday, March 30, 2006

looking for an answer

So, the word dejour is "dystopian" as in society. I am reading it everywhere now. I get that it has a negative connotation and even looked it up for specifics. But the dictionary says "faulty placement of an organ or part." So what is the colloquial meaning? And why do you think it's so popular now. I'd ask William Safire but I'd rather hear from you smart readers.

3 comments:

Unknown said...

I agree with Christine. It's the opposite of "utopian" but with a cause (societal dysfunction) built in. Or maybe it means "causing societal dysfunction." Something like that!

susan said...

i sense that but the original meaning is so specific that somehow it is interesting that it's become more descriptive...but you two are the smart ones!

susan said...

aha! thanks marc...that explains it perfectly. i should try Wikipedia. ss