Definitions
an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Word origin
From escape + -ism.
Used in a sentence
““If you look at literature on why people watch reality TV, that’s one of the main reasons: escapism,” said Danielle J. Lindemann, the author of “True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us.””
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Retreat into fantasy”8 letters
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