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escapism

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es·cap·ism  (-skpzm)
n.
The tendency to escape from daily reality or routine by indulging in daydreaming, fantasy, or entertainment.

escapism
Noun
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant reality, for example through fantasy
escapist nadj

escapism
1. the state of having wandering and imaginative thoughts in order to escape from reality. — escapist, n., adj.
2. the practice of engaging in activities that enable one to avoid having to deal with reality, as the persistent attendance at science-fiction films, reading of fantasy literature, etc.
See also: Thinking
the art or technique of escaping from chains, locked trunks, etc., as a form of entertainment. — escapist, n., adj.
See also: Performing
the art or technique of escaping from chains, locked trunks, etc., especially when exhibited as a form of entertainment. — escapist, n., adj.
See also: Escape
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.escapism - an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy; "romantic novels were her escape from the stress of daily life"; "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"
Translations
escapism [ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm] nescapismo, evasión f
escapism [ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm] névasion f (fig)
escapism [ɪsˈkeɪpɪzəm] escape nWirklichkeitsflucht f, Eskapismus m
escapism [ɪsˈkeɪpɪzəm] nevasione f (dalla realtà)


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