“Parasocial” Named Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2025
The Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public interest in one-sided emotional relationships formed with celebrities, influencers and increasingly, artificial intelligence. The selection reflects shifting digital behaviour, expanding online communities and the blurred boundaries between virtual and real-life interactions.
Month: Current Affairs - November 19, 2025
Category: Human–AI Interaction