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ESCAPISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Example:
his alcohol problem was a form of escapism
Synonyms:
escape; escapism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("escapism" is a kind of...):
diversion; recreation (an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates)
Derivation:
escapist (a person who escapes into a world of fantasy)
