Definition of glossolalia Glossolalia

glos•so•la•li•a

We found 6 definitions of glossolalia from 5 different sources.

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What does glossolalia mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: glossolalias

glossolalia - repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor)
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  • glossolalia (n.)
    Alt. of Glossolaly

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  • Glossolalia (often called "speaking in tongues") (from Greek "γλωσσολαλιά" and that from "γλῶσσα" - "glossa" "tongue, language" and "λαλεῖν" ("lalein") "to talk") is being able to say fluent languages but without knowing them. It is often as part of religious practice.

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