Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

language-barrier

noun

/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈbɛrɪər/

Definition

A language barrier is an obstacle to communication arising from speaking different languages.

Examples

Traveling in a foreign country can be challenging due to the language barrier between locals and tourists.
The international team faced significant language barriers during their collaborative project.
Using translation apps helped them overcome the language barrier during their discussions.

Meaning

It refers to the difficulties encountered when people who speak different languages try to communicate, often leading to misunderstandings or a complete inability to convey messages.