"In recent weeks, Cambridge Dictionary, Dictionary.com, and Collins Dictionary have all announced their 'words of the year'. Cambridge Dictionary opted for 'parasocial', defined as a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know or an artificial intelligence ( AI). Collins' chose 'vibe coding' - the use of AI to assist with the writing of computer code. And Dictionary.com selected '67' - a phrase originating from the song 'Doot Doot (6,7)' by Skrilla, meaning 'nothing'."
"'What was once a specialist academic term has become mainstream. 'Millions of people are engaged in parasocial relationships; many more are simply intrigued by their rise. 'The data reflects that, with the Cambridge Dictionary website seeing spikes in lookups for 'parasocial'. 'The language around parasocial phenomena is evolving fast, as technology, society and culture shift and mutate. 'From celebrities to chatbots, parasocial trends are fascinating for those who are interested in the development of language.' Cambridge Dictionary"
Cambridge Dictionary selected 'parasocial' as word of the year, Collins chose 'vibe coding', and Dictionary.com selected '67'. 'Parasocial' denotes a connection someone feels with a famous person they do not know or with an artificial intelligence. The term dates to 1956 when University of Chicago sociologists observed television viewers forming relationships with on-screen personalities similar to those with real family and friends. Television placed actors' faces into viewers' homes, making them fixtures in people’s lives. Parasocial usage has surged in the social media age, and language around parasocial phenomena is evolving as technology and culture shift.
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