speaking in tongues

English

Noun

speaking in tongues (uncountable)

  1. (Protestantism) The act of speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); glossolalia.
    Synonyms: glossolalia, speaking with tongues, tongues-speaking
  2. (Catholicism) The ability of speaking fluently a foreign language without prior learning or knowledge, supposedly under the influence of God; glossolalia.

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Verb

speaking in tongues

  1. present participle and gerund of speak in tongues.

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