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language barrier

[lang-gwij bar-ee-er]

noun

  1. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of language barrier1

First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences

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"I personally think it was a language barrier or a strong Welsh accent that gave the dish its name," she added.

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It’s the one way that humans can totally communicate with each other, past language barriers, past education barriers, past cultural barriers.

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They said tens of thousands of eligible children were missing out on free school meals because their parents were not claiming them - often because of language barriers or difficulty with the administrative process.

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In the process, he’s become a beloved figure in the clubhouse, overcoming a language barrier to form bonds with a wide range of players that includes everyone from Ohtani to Mookie Betts.

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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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