One seeking distraction from reality (8)

I believe the answer is:

escapist

(Other definitions for escapist that I've seen before include "One indulging in fantasy" , "One avoiding reality" , "Dreamer, wishful thinker" , "One fleeing reality" , "One who tries to avoid reality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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