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magic realism

(also magical realism)
Definition of magic realism

noun

[mass noun]
  • a literary or artistic genre in which realistic narrative and naturalistic technique are combined with surreal elements of dream or fantasy.

Derivatives

magic realist

noun

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Definition of magic realism in the US English dictionary
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