Step 1 : Introduction to the question "By definition, what is a glossophobe afraid of?"
...Glossophobia is the technical term given to a severe fear of public speaking. The term comes from the Greek words “glossa” and “phobos.” “Glossa” means “tongue or language,” and “phobos” is the personification of fear in Greek mythology. Glossophobia is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. Some individuals may feel a slight nervousness at the very thought of public speaking, while others experience full-on panic and fear. The fear is not necessarily limited to bigger stage experiences, but may happen even in front of mere few people.