Barrier meaning

What does “barrier” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“barrier” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a structure or object that impedes free movement.

barrier

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”

    Synonymsroadblock
  3. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University