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vicarious
adjective
Delegated.
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/vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /vaɪˈkɛ(ə)ɹi.əs/
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adjective
Delegated.
Experienced or gained by taking in another person’s experience, rather than through first-hand experience, such as through watching or reading.
“People experience vicarious pleasures through watching television.”
On behalf of others.
“The concept of vicarious atonement, that one person can atone for the sins of another, is found in many religions.”
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People experience vicarious pleasures through watching television.
The concept of vicarious atonement, that one person can atone for the sins of another, is found in many religions.