Glossophobia is today’s Word of the Day. For a more complete list of phobias, read “Phobias – A Big List” and “Communication-Related Phobias.”
| WORD | TYPE | DEFINITION | PRONOUNCIATION |
| Glossophobia | Noun | Fear of public speaking. | gloss-oh-foh-bee-uh |
| SOURCE | Comes from the Greek word, γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread | ||
| EXAMPLES | 1) People with glossophobia should practice relaxation techniques before public speaking.
2) Glossophobia is often cited as the top phobia or fear of Americans. The next most cited phobia is necrophobia, the fear of death. |
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Information Sources: Combination of Dictionary.com; Dictionary of American Regional English; Merriam-Webster Dictionary; Collins English Dictionary; Oxford English Dictionary; Vocabulary.com; A Word a Day; The Etyman™; The Word Finder (J.I. Rodale)
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