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vicarious

British pronunciation/vɪkˈe‍əɹɪəs/
American pronunciation/vaɪˈkɛɹiəs/
vicarious
[ADJECTIVE]
1

experienced at secondhand

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2

occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function

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3

suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another

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Examples
1Federal employees enjoyed vicarious protection.
2Meanwhile, the vicarious sightseeing continues.
3That's not vicarious.
4Have you ever had a vicarious experience?
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