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Definition escapism in American English

escapism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/
1

something pleasant or exciting that helps you to forget about real life and the boring or unpleasant parts of it

Example

the pure escapism of James Bond movies

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Definition escapism in American English