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What does escapism mean?

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Noun
  1. An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy
  2. A genre of book, film etc. that one uses to indulge this tendency
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But to emphasize such an idea encourages the escapism that is a natural defense mechanism when we are physically assaulted.
Understandably, cinema is a popular form of escapism in this troubled country for those who can afford it.
Or could it be that audiences are hungry again for light-hearted escapism and happy endings?
It has an element of fantasy and escapism, which has led viewers to say it depicts some kind of extreme.
This is definitely a novel I would recommend if you are looking for a few hours of entertaining escapism.
The heroically scaled foyer is an attempt to recreate the glamour and escapism of old cinemas.

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