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Word Of The Year 2025: Cambridge Dictionary Announces ‘Parasocial’ As Its Top Word; What Does It Mean?

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (210+ words) Updated 18 November 2025 at 09:36 IST The Cambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' as the Word of the Year for 2025. The term 'parasocial' refers to a one-sided bond people develop with someone they have never met, including public figures or even artificial intelligence....