Cambridge Dictionary Names 'Parasocial' as Word of the Year 2025: Understanding Our Virtual Connections

Nov 18, 2025 10:15 am CST

Cambridge Dictionary has named 'parasocial' as its Word of the Year 2025, highlighting the growing phenomenon of one-sided relationships people form with celebrities, influencers, and AI. This trend reflects how modern technology and social media are reshaping human connections, with new terms like "skibidi," "delulu," and "tradwife" also entering the lexicon as internet culture continues to transform language.