escapist

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[ɪˈskeɪpɪst], (Noun)

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- a person who seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially in the form of entertainment or fantasy
(e.g: the perfect escapist's paradise, almost as remote as a desert island)


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[ɪˈskeɪpɪst], (Adjective)

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- providing or seeking distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially in the form of entertainment or fantasy
(e.g: I was ready for a good escapist read)


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