es·cap·ism 
/ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/ noun
/ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/ noun [noncount] : an activity or form of entertainment that allows people to forget about the real problems of life
▪ The movie is pure escapism. [=fantasy] ▪ Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
▪ The movie is pure escapism. [=fantasy] ▪ Reading romantic novels is for her a form of escapism.
— es·cap·ist /ɪˈskeɪpɪst/ adjective
▪ escapist fiction ▪ the film's escapist appeal
/ɪˈskeɪpɪst/ adjective ▪ escapist fiction ▪ the film's escapist appeal
