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Definitions for escapist
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Princeton's WordNet
escapist, dreamer, wishful thinkernoun
a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
Wiktionary
escapistnoun
Someone who wants to escape; especially from reality
escapistadjective
Intended for or tending toward escape; especially, used to avoid, deny, or forget about reality, as through fantasy.
He enjoys reading escapist fiction in his free time.
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escapist
An escapist is a person who seeks distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially through entertainment or engaging in fantasy. It can also refer to behavior or activities used for escaping from perceived unpleasant or mundane aspects of daily life.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of escapist in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of escapist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of escapist in a Sentence
In our “iconocratic” society people need the escapist and distracting effect of imagery. Their imagination must be triggered day by day, as the monotony of daily life has to be set on fire, constantly. Not tomorrow, but today. ("Give me more images")
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