everydaybarrier
nounUK /ˈɛvrideɪ ˈbæriə/
US /ˈɛvrideɪ ˈbæriər/
A small problem that makes normal things hard to do.
The broken elevator was an everyday barrier for the people who live on the top floor.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A repeated difficulty that slows progress in daily life.
For wheelchair users, a lack of ramps is an everyday barrier.
3. A normal, ordinary thing that blocks communication or movement.
Language can be an everyday barrier when you move to a new country.
4. A small but constant problem that people get used to.
Traffic is an everyday barrier for commuters in big cities.