Meaning of the word vicarious in English

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vicarious

US /vɪˈker.i.əs/
UK /vɪˈkeə.ri.əs/

Adjective

experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person

Example:
She gets a vicarious thrill from watching extreme sports.
Many people live vicariously through their favorite celebrities.
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