language barrier
noun
: a difficulty for people communicating because they speak different languages
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The increase in population has put a strain on hospitals, schools and police, particularly due to a language barrier, Rue told CNN.
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
For example, if a customer is unable to voice their problem precisely due to the language barrier, the issue remains unsolved.
—Salvador Ordorica, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The language barrier between Korean-speaking and Russian-speaking soldiers would be another obstacle.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Huskey said that due to a language barrier, Kain Gutierrez was initially identified as 6 years old.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2024
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Nicole Chavez, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
For example, if a customer is unable to voice their problem precisely due to the language barrier, the issue remains unsolved.
—Salvador Ordorica, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The language barrier between Korean-speaking and Russian-speaking soldiers would be another obstacle.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Huskey said that due to a language barrier, Kain Gutierrez was initially identified as 6 years old.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Language barrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/language%20barrier. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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