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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBarriers
/ˈbær.i.ərz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical structure that prevents passage or access.
"The construction of the new fence created a barrier between the two properties." - 2
An obstacle that prevents progress or achievement.
"Language can be a barrier to effective communication in international settings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'barrier' originates from the Middle French 'barrière', which derives from 'barre', meaning 'bar' or 'obstacle'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to encompass both physical and metaphorical obstacles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Barriers" is said worldwide
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barrières
Transliteration: baʁjɛʁ
"Les barrières empêchent l'accès au site."
Barrieren
Transliteration: baˈʁiːʁən
"Die Barrieren verhindern den Zugang zum Gelände."
barriere
Transliteration: barˈjɛːre
"Le barriere impediscono l'accesso al sito."
barreras
Transliteration: baˈreɾas
"Las barreras impiden el acceso al sitio."
barreiras
Transliteration: baˈʁeɾɐs
"As barreiras impedem o acesso ao local."
बाधाएँ
Transliteration: bādhāen
"बाधाएँ प्रगति में रुकावट डाल सकती हैं।"
障碍
Transliteration: zhàng'ài
"障碍可能会阻碍进步。"
장애물
Transliteration: jang-aemul
"장애물은 진행을 방해할 수 있습니다."
障害
Transliteration: shōgai
"障害は進歩を妨げる可能性があります。"
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