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Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' 2025 word of the year, citing Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan
Cambridge Dictionary names parasocial its 2025 word of the year, citing fan culture around Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and AI chatbots.
Cambridge Dictionary has revealed "parasocial" as its word of the year for 2025, defined as involving a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know.Psychologists have observed how the rise of one-sided parasocial relationships has redefined fandom and celebrity.
A term used to describe the connection people feel with celebrities, TV shows, and even artificial intelligence, has taken out a prestigious linguistic crown.