Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as the Word of the Year for 2025, marking a moment when one-sided emotional bonds between audiences and public personalities, including celebrities, influencers and even AI chatbots, shaped much of the global conversation.
A Year Defined by One-Sided Connections
Throughout 2025, digital culture saw a surge in discussions about parasocial relationships.
Fans celebrated celebrity engagements, followed break-ups, an
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