glossolalia

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Glossolaly

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

greek babel code cant babble noise revival slang cipher jargon scramble fanaticism gibberish jumble argot
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Antonyms

quiet interpret decipher diction calmness standard language
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Hypernyms

pathology

Examples

A case of glossolalia in theatre. Source: Internet

During the 1960s, the charismatic movement within the mainline Protestant churches and among charismatic Roman Catholics would adopt some Pentecostal beliefs, and the practice of glossolalia would spread to other Christian denominations. Source: Internet

Duffield and Van Cleave 1983, p. 343. Besides the gift of tongues, Pentecostals may also use glossolalia as a form of praise and worship in corporate settings. Source: Internet

During the 20th century, glossolalia became an important part of the identity of these religious groups. Source: Internet

Extreme episode of glossolalia captured in modern music. Source: Internet

George Barton Cutten suggested that glossolalia was a sign of mental illness. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

glossokinetic glossolabial glossolabiolaryngeal glossolaliac glossolalic glossolalist