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

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

For all that momentum, Blumengarten is not rushing to erase the language barrier. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026

The Massachusetts native immediately formed a bond with his teachers and the family, but the language barrier became a major hurdle, despite his Spanish classes in school. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

The low-cost state college, and a later transfer to UCF, made higher education more affordable for his family and gave him a path toward his goal of becoming a physician’s assistant, one who is bilingual and can help close the language barrier between medical staff and Spanish-speaking patients. — Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026

Rhymes for language barrier

• carrier
• noncarrier