Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in the names of countries (e.g., Australia, Alaska, Siam)

“The country’s name is a derivative of an ancient city called ‘Agora’, with the suffix ‘ia’.”

2. noun

A suffix used in the names of poetic or mythological works (e.g., Utopia, Atlantis, Hyperborea)

“The author’s latest novel is a utopian tale titled ‘Elysia’.”

3. noun

A suffix used in the names of artistic or literary movements (e.g., Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism)

“The art gallery featured a collection of surrealist paintings from the early 20th century.”

4. adjective

Used to describe something that has a quality of being imaginary or fictional

“The writer’s use of magical realism in her novel was a unique blend of fantasy and reality.”

5. suffix

Used to form nouns that denote places or countries

“The suffix ‘ia’ is commonly used in geographical names.”