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escapism
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escapism
(noun)
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escapism
/ɪ
ˈ
skeɪˌpɪzəm/
noun
escapism
/ɪ
ˈ
skeɪˌpɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of ESCAPISM
[
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
.
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— escapist
/ɪ
ˈ
skeɪpɪst/
adjective
escapist
fiction
the film's
escapist
appeal
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