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Noun: escapism  e'skey-pi-zum
  1. An inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
    "his alcohol problem was a form of escapism"
    - escape

Derived forms: escapisms

See also: escapist

Type of: diversion, recreation

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