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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
escapism/ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/

▶noun the tendency to seek distraction from reality by engaging in entertainment or fantasy.

– derivatives
escapist noun & adjective.

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