escapism
noun/ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/
/ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/
[uncountable]- an activity, a form of entertainment, etc. that helps you avoid or forget unpleasant or boring things
- the pure escapism of adventure movies
- For John, books are a form of escapism.
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