How do you define dystopia?

A dystopia is a hypothetical society characterized by oppressive societal control, people of their society often getting stripped of their freedom and often a dehumanizing existence for its citizens. In a dystopian society, the very fabric of human existence is woven with threads of oppression and control. Governments, corporations, or other ruling bodies exercise excessive authority, often at the expense of individual liberties. Citizens are subjected to surveillance and propaganda, disrupting their autonomy and free will. dystopian societies are characterized by inequality and injustice. Economic disparities widen as the rich grow richer and the poor are often seen as bottom feeders and essentially swim in poverty. Access to resources, opportunities, and even basic rights becomes a privilege reserved for the few. In my opinion, the worst aspect of a dystopia is the dehumanization aspect of the society. I see this in a way as to how when I was growing up and kingdoms would have specific roles within the kingdom.As long as your are “profitable” to the kingdom or “useful” you have worth but once that worth is out the window your no longer seen as a human. Emotions are suppressed, creativity stifled, and personal connections discouraged, creating a birthing ground for isolation which is another big aspect seen in dystopia’s. I just feel as if a dystopia is a society that puts emphasis on putting the individuals in the society down and doesn’t allow the person to fully grow to the “potential” that they have. It’s essentially a suppression society in a way that doesn’t allow you to ever get out of the box you were born into. It feeds on a power system as do most societies but this is a power system that is very steep to climb. In conclusion, a dystopia represents the darkest depths of human imagination, a cautionary tale of what happens when the power goes unchecked and individual freedoms are sacrificed in the name of order and control.