noun
a fear of foreign languages
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Xenoglossophobia is the fear of foreign languages, which can be a barrier to effective communication in a globalized world.
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I didn't realize I had xenoglossophobia until I tried ordering food in a country where I didn't speak the language.
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I have major xenoglossophobia when it comes to trying to speak Spanish with my in-laws.
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For some people, xenoglossophobia feels like being lost in a sea of unfamiliar words and sounds.