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Definition of Language barrier
1. Noun. Barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages.
Definition of Language barrier
1. Noun. A figurative phrase for the difficulties faced when people who have no language in common attempt to communicate with each other. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Language Barrier
Literary usage of Language barrier
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"The experience of Northeast Utilities illustrates that once the language barrier
is surmounted to the extent necessary to perform the job, immigrants can ..."
2. Mentally Incontinent by Joe Peacock (2005)
"It's just that, it seems, there is a language barrier that is ... There's this
language barrier, and if I cannot communicate with someone clearly and ..."
3. Immigrant Health and the Community by Michael Marks Davis (1921)
"BARBIER OF LANGUAGE Native-born nurses, except for a relatively few, must overcome
the language barrier by the use of interpreters and foreign-language ..."
4. The Voice...by Oneil McQuick by Oneil McQuick (2005)
"Earlier, I came across a long list of countries with different languages that
were un-evangelized in this present day because of the language barrier. ..."
5. How to Conduct Victimization Surveys: A Workbookby Lanny Piper, Robert Lucas, Jack Shirey, William Rohe by Lanny Piper, Robert Lucas, Jack Shirey, William Rohe (1997)
"Use this code if the case cannot be completed due to a language barrier.
Specify the housing unit language in the space provided. ..."
6. Energy Technology Choices: Shaping Our Future by Jenny Gerri (1991)
"The experience of Northeast Utilities illustrates that once the language barrier
is surmounted to the extent necessary to perform the job, immigrants can ..."
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