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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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The Nigerian told the BBC that the language barrier in Togo made it difficult to communicate.

From BBC

The group soon encountered a storekeeper who managed to bridge the language barrier.

Measles tends to take hold in undervaccinated communities, and therefore public health workers must overcome mistrust, misinformation, language barriers, and more.

From Salon

Experts are urging people to think beyond the slick brochures and marketing, and to consider clinical standards, complication risks, and language barriers.

From BBC

The changing demographics led to issues with integration and language barriers, as well as suspected criminality by some, said Mr Lamont.

From BBC

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