language barrier

[ lang-gwij bar-ee-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

difficulty in communicating due to the lack of a shared language:
International adoption is not easy, especially when there is a language barrier.

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First recorded in 1885–90

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They’re also less likely to encounter language barriers, resort to costly emergency room visits or forgo care.

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The language barrier meant Ouatiki had to act as an interpreter.

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His language barrier with the coaching staff was yet another complication.

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Tom, 21, said: "We didn't have any phones, and the language barrier was just impossible. It was so much harder than we thought it would be."

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The group, who are well known for their revitalization and use of Irish, don’t think the crowd will struggle with the language barrier, either.

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