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parasocial

[ par-uh-soh-shuhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the connection or imagined connection between a regular person and a fictional character, celebrity, or other public figure: Fans naturally project their values into parasocial relationships, but they are bound to be disappointed one day when their idols aren't who they’ve built them up to be.

    Part of having a favorite TV show is the parasocial interaction that you get with the characters you come to know.

    Fans naturally project their values into parasocial relationships, but they are bound to be disappointed one day when their idols aren't who they’ve built them up to be.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of parasocial1

First recorded in 1960–65; para- 1( def ) + social ( def )

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