Cambridge Dictionary's 2025 Word is 'Parasocial'
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
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Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover the signs of these one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Read more to learn if you're affected.
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Cambridge Dictionary crowns 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and AI friendships. Explore the modern social phenomenon.
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