🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Realitätsflucht

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Realitätsflucht

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Escape-Reality/ɪˈskeɪp rɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Filme bieten eine Flucht aus der Realität."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of avoiding or disengaging from the real world, often through entertainment or fantasy.

    "Many people turn to video games as a form of escape-reality from their daily stresses."
  2. 2

    A state or experience where one immerses themselves in a fictional or alternate reality.

    "Books and movies provide an escape-reality that allows readers and viewers to explore different worlds."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'escape' originates from the Latin 'excapere', meaning 'to get away from', while 'reality' comes from the Latin 'realitas', meaning 'realness'. The combination reflects a modern conceptualization of seeking to avoid or disengage from the actual world, particularly in the context of media and entertainment.

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