Barrier Definition
bărē-ər
barriers
noun
barriers
A material formation or structure, such as a mountain range or wall, that prevents passage or access.
American Heritage
A fortress, stockade, etc. for defending an entrance or gate.
Webster's New World
Something immaterial that obstructs or impedes.
Lack of education can be a barrier to success.
American Heritage
A thing that prevents passage or approach; obstruction, as a fence, wall, etc.
Webster's New World
Anything that holds apart, separates, or hinders.
Racial barriers, barriers to progress.
Webster's New World
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Noun
Singular:
barrier
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barriersOrigin of Barrier
Middle English barrer from Old French barriere from Vulgar Latin barrāria from barra bar
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French barriere (cf. French barrière).
From Wiktionary
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