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What's the Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year?

Cambridge Dictionary has named聽its word of the year for 2025.

"Parasocial" is defined as 鈥榠nvolving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know.

Millions of fans related to Taylor Swift鈥檚 confessional lyrics about dating, heartbreak and desire, leading to what psychologists describe as "parasocial" bonds with the star.

Mo Bakshi has the latest word for us.

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