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Word: Barrier
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting a palisade or fortification defending an entrance): from Old French barriere, of unknown origin; related to barre
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbarɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
Short Definition:fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
Examples:- the mountain barrier between Norway and Sweden
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