noun
- People who practice glossolalia; those who speak in tongues, especially in religious or spiritual contexts.
Usage: Plural of glossolalist.; Primarily used in religious studies and Christian theology contexts.; Associated with Pentecostal and Charismatic Christian traditions.
Examples
- The glossolalists in the congregation spoke in unknown languages during the worship service.
- Many glossolalists believe their utterances are divinely inspired spiritual communication.
- Scholars of religion have studied glossolalists to understand ecstatic religious experiences.
- The church welcomed glossolalists as part of their Pentecostal tradition.
- Some glossolalists report feeling a profound spiritual connection during their practice.