Definition of "glossolalia" [‖Glos•so•la•li•a]

• Fabricated and nonmeaningful speech, especially such speech associated with a trance state or certain schizophrenic syndromes. (noun)
• See gift of tongues. (noun)

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• "The term glossolalia, it shall be further argued below, refers specifically to the supernatural practice of speaking in a genuine language that one has not acquired by natural means."
• "No, no, you've got it all wrong ... glossolalia is way too exciting."
• "This is also known as glossolalia or “speaking in tongues.”"