Language barrier

A language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to refer to linguistic barriers to communication, i.e. the difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups originally speaking or writing different languages (or different dialects in some cases).

Language barriers impede the formation of interpersonal relationships and can cause misunderstandings leading to various kinds of serious consequences. These can include conflict, frustration, medical distress, offenses of a criminal nature, violence, and the useless expenditure of time, effort, money, and human life.

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