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safe space

American  

[seyf speys] / ˈseɪf ˈspeɪs /

noun

1. a place that provides a physically and emotionally safe environment for a person or group of people, especially a place where people can freely express themselves without fear of prejudice, negative judgment, etc..

   a safe space for single moms to share their experiences.

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Usage

What does safe space mean? A safe space is a physical or metaphorical place for people, usually of marginalized identities, to feel free of judgment or harm

Etymology

Origin of safe space

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

A bigger draw might be how the stores create the impression of a safe space for their customers, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"I want this to be a safe space for people that are Spurs fans."

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Bartender Markie insists the sports bar where she works is a safe space for anyone to watch the game.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The Women’s Leadership Summit was their safe space, a refuge from campuses or workplaces they described as hostile as ever to their conservative beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She wondered where she could find a safe space like that, and if there would be other girls like her there.

From "George" by Alex Gino