escapism
/ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/
noun
- The activity or tendency to avoid reality by engaging in enjoyable or distracting thoughts, activities, or entertainment.
- Some critics argue that too much escapism can prevent people from facing real problems.
- After a long week at work, she turned to movies for a bit of escapism.
- Reading fantasy novels is a popular form of escapism for many people.
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