An anxiety of speaking in front of people is called?

The term "stage fright" specifically refers to the anxiety that individuals experience when they are required to perform or speak in front of an audience. This phenomenon is often characterized by feelings of nervousness, fear, or apprehension about being judged or evaluated by others during a performance. It can manifest physically in symptoms such as trembling, sweating, or a racing heartbeat.

While "public panic," "social anxiety," and "performance anxiety" may contain elements related to fear or anxiety in social situations, they don't pinpoint the specific context of speaking in front of an audience. Public panic could imply a broader, more generalized fear of being in public settings. Social anxiety involves a more pervasive fear of social interactions in various contexts rather than just performing. Performance anxiety could refer to anxiety in broader performance scenarios, not limited to speaking, rather than the specific fear tied to stage situations. Therefore, "stage fright" is the most accurate term for anxiety experienced during public speaking engagements.