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Glossolalia

Description:

Glossolalia is the phenomenon of speaking in an incomprehensible language, often associated with religious or spiritual practices. It is also known as speaking in tongues.

Examples:

Noun - Spiritual Practice: Many charismatic churches believe that glossolalia is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Noun - Linguistics: Linguists have studied glossolalia to better understand the mechanics of language production.

Noun - Incomprehensible Speech: The old woman's speech was nothing but glossolalia, and no one could decipher what she was saying.

Verb - Engaging in Glossolalia: During the religious ceremony, the devoted followers would glossolalia as a form of worship.

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