safe space
noun
: a place (as on a college campus) intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations
… student volunteers put up posters advertising that a "safe space" would be available for anyone who found the debate too upsetting.—
Judith Shulevitz
Judith ShulevitzWomen, sexual assault victims, people of color, transgender students. College campuses have created "safe spaces" for all sorts of marginalized groups.—Catherine Rampell
Catherine RampellExamples of safe space in a Sentence
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In addition to providing a safe space for peaceful solitary moments, The Rest Spot services also extend to opportunities for social rest.
—Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
The outlet reported on Saturday that the company — which the pair founded in December 2021 to give people a safe space online to talk about their mental health struggles — ran out of funds to pay its roughly 15 employees, freelancers and other vendors.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 May 2025
Under the Leo moon, a loved one acts as a safe space for emotional sentiments.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Their apartment became a safe space, where they not only got engaged but also tied the knot.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 4 May 2025
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Janeé Bolden, Essence, 16 May 2025
The outlet reported on Saturday that the company — which the pair founded in December 2021 to give people a safe space online to talk about their mental health struggles — ran out of funds to pay its roughly 15 employees, freelancers and other vendors.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 May 2025
Under the Leo moon, a loved one acts as a safe space for emotional sentiments.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Their apartment became a safe space, where they not only got engaged but also tied the knot.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for safe space
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“Safe space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20space. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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