Word with sound or language (7)

I believe the answer is:

barrier

(Other definitions for barrier that I've seen before include "Impediment" , "Obstacle or obstruction" , "dam" , "Obstacle to movement" , "Boom" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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