escapologist

noun

es·​cap·​ol·​o·​gist ə̇ˌskāˈpäləjə̇st 

eˌ-

plural -s

1

: one who attempts to avoid reality or serious matters by frivolous self-indulgence and merrymaking

—not used technically

2

: escape artist

Word History

Etymology

escape + -o- + -logist

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