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   Bar·ri·er

   /ˈberēər/

   

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   • 1. a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access: "the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden" Similar fencerailingbarricadehurdlebarblockaderoadblockfencing
   • ▪ the starting gate of a racecourse.
   • ▪ a gate at a parking lot that controls access by being raised or lowered.
   • ▪ a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress: "a language barrier" Similar obstacleobstructionhurdlestumbling blockbarblockimpedimenthindrancesnagcatchdrawbackhitchhandicapdeterrentcomplicationdifficultyproblemdisadvantagebalkcurbcheckstopinformal:fly in the ointmenthiccupfacerspanner in the worksmonkey wrench in the worksliterary:trammelarchaic:cumber
   • ▪ a long narrow island lying parallel and close to the mainland, protecting the mainland from erosion and storms.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a palisade or fortification defending an entrance): from Old French barriere, of unknown origin; related to barre.

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   What does a barrier mean?

   • barrier (plural barriers) A structure that bars passage . The bus went through a railway barrier and was hit by a train. The bomber had passed through one checkpoint before blowing himself up at a second barrier. An obstacle or impediment . Even a small fee can be a barrier for some students.

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   What is a barrier in a sentence?

   • Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of barrier. The stallion leaped over the wooden barrier. The castle's defensive barrier was 20 feet deep. Not knowing a foreign language is a barrier to enjoying travel abroad. The country set up trade barriers against imported goods.

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   What is a barrier in psychology?

   • A barrier is an obstacle or impediment that prevents progress or achievement. It can be a physical, emotional, or mental obstacle that hinders an individual from reaching their goals. Barriers can be self-imposed or external, and can arise from various factors such as lack of resources, social or cultural norms, or personal beliefs.

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   What does Barryer mean?

   • From Middle English barryer, barrere, barryȝer, from Old French barriere (compare French barrière ), from Old French barre (“bar”) . barrier (plural barriers) A structure that bars passage . The bus went through a railway barrier and was hit by a train. The bomber had passed through one checkpoint before blowing himself up at a second barrier.

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   noun. anything serving to obstruct passage or to maintain separation, such as a fence or gate. anything that prevents or obstructs passage, access, or progress. a barrier of distrust. anything that separates or hinders union. a language barrier. an exposed offshore sand bar separated from the shore by a lagoon. ( as modifier ) a barrier beach.

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   anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like: People may pass through the barrier only when their train is announced. any natural bar or obstacle: a mountain barrier. anything that restrains or obstructs progress, access, etc.: a trade barrier.

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   A challenge is a difficult task or situation that tests our abilities and requires effort to overcome. It may be an opportunity for growth and learning, and can lead to a sense of accomplishment when successfully tackled. A barrier, on the other hand, is an obstacle that prevents or blocks progress.

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   anything built or serving to bar passage, as a railing, fence, or the like: People may pass through the barrier only when their train is announced. any natural bar or obstacle: a mountain barrier. anything that restrains or obstructs progress, access, etc.: a trade barrier.

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   barrier. noun. These are words and phrases related to barrier. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of barrier. The stallion leaped over the wooden barrier. The castle's defensive barrier was 20 feet deep.