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barrier

bar·rier

UK/ˈbæɹi.ə/ US/ˈbaɹɪjə/ fairly common

noun

1.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

2.

any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

  • “intolerance is a barrier to understanding”
Synonyms
3.

Origin

From Middle English barrer, barrere, barryȝer, from Anglo-Norman barrere (compare French barrière), from barre (“bar”).

Phrases

  • acoustic barrier
  • automatic half-barrier level crossing
  • barrier board
  • barrier cream
  • barrier island
  • barrier lake
  • barrier method
  • barrier nursing

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