language barrier
noun
: a difficulty for people communicating because they speak different languages
Examples of language barrier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Travel specialist Tian tells CNN Travel the language barrier has long been a big challenge for international travelers.
—
Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
While Jeni admits planning an international wedding with a language barrier came with some stress, her planner Géraldine of luxury events agency Les Grands Moments helped smooth the process.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
We were chosen hearts sweated like rain, smiles crackling their fire spit across
our language barrier.
—Brad Walrond, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2024
When asked by reporters whether police think there could have been a language barrier, Healey said that will be determined as part of an internal review of the shooting.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for language barrier 
Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024
While Jeni admits planning an international wedding with a language barrier came with some stress, her planner Géraldine of luxury events agency Les Grands Moments helped smooth the process.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2024
We were chosen hearts sweated like rain, smiles crackling their fire spit across
our language barrier.
—Brad Walrond, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2024
When asked by reporters whether police think there could have been a language barrier, Healey said that will be determined as part of an internal review of the shooting.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 24 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for language barrier
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'language barrier.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near language barrier
Cite this Entry
“Language barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20barrier. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share