Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

xenoglossia

Noun

/ˌzɛnəˈɡlɒsiə/

Definition

The phenomenon of speaking or writing in a language that is unknown to the individual.

Examples

During the séance, she exhibited signs of xenoglossia by speaking fluent French, a language she had never studied.
The child’s sudden ability to converse in ancient Greek left the linguists baffled, prompting discussions about xenoglossia.

Meaning

Xenoglossia refers to the ability of a person to speak or understand a language that they have not learned or been exposed to, often in a supernatural or paranormal context.