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What does the term glossophobia mean?

Fear of public speaking.

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Why: Glossophobia is the common fear of speaking in public, often called public speaking anxiety.

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Glossophobia sounds like a fear of shiny lip gloss, but it is really a fear of the podium.
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Answer: Fear of public speaking. Glossophobia is the common fear of speaking in public, often called public speaking anxiety.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    The fear of speaking in public, known as glossophobia or public speaking anxiety
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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