Cambridge picks “parasocial” as word of the year: What it reveals about students’ learning and career choices
Parasocial word chosen by Cambridge Image caption: Canva Long before it became a dictionary darling, “parasocial” was tucked in the footnotes of sociology journals. An academic descriptor for the imaginative ties viewers forged with their favourite television hosts. But in 2025, the word had burst from its quiet origins as a cultural megaphone. It now…