language barrier

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language barrier noun

A conceptual barrier to effective communication, occurring when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate with each other.

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semicommunication intercomprehension language contact interlanguage linguistic imbalance crosstalk conceptual metaphor language exchange multicompetence language continuum contact language communication accommodation theory cooperative principle multicompetency biliteracy intercommunicability

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