Associations to the word «Escapism»

Wiktionary

ESCAPISM, noun. An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy
ESCAPISM, noun. A genre of book, film etc. that one uses to indulge this tendency

Dictionary definition

ESCAPISM, noun. 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".

Wise words

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