language barrier

/ˌlæŋgwɪdʒ ˌbɛriər/
/ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ ˈbæriə/
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Other forms: language barriers

Definitions of language barrier
  1. noun
    barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages
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    type of:
    barrier, roadblock
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
Pronunciation
US
/ˌlæŋgwɪdʒ ˌbɛriər/
UK
/ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ ˈbæriə/
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