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

However, investigators later discovered that Bin may not have understood what Schettino said because of a language barrier. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Because of that language barrier and standoff, FIFA in 1967 introduced the yellow and red cards that were used at the 1970 World Cup and are still used today. — Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Because of a language barrier, troopers needed a passerby to help translate Spanish to English, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026

But entering the region is easier said than done, considering the country’s language barrier, cultural differences and the restriction and censorship of major Western platforms, like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026

Rhymes for language barrier

• carrier
• noncarrier