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

I’m thankful for the small wins and pray as we look for a way out, try to get to a safe space, back home to America is the goal.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Creed” alum went on to thank his mother for driving him to his earliest auditions and director Ryan Coogler for “giving me the opportunity to show what I can do and to be fearless and to create a safe space for us to find the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Being outside — with nature, food, and seeing all the different aspects of farming on the tours — it feels like warmth, it feels like care, and like this is a safe space for us to just be,” Holland said.

From Los Angeles Times

“And I just want a safe space for people’s kids. Even if you’re 50, or 80, you’re my kid. I want you to feel loved, and to have a cup of something warm or magical. I want you to know that whatever is outside those doors, when you’re in here, I got you.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We start off trying to help people, and offer this safe space that allows people to do something other than just go on the street and protest, because not everybody is able to do that,” Lima said.

From Los Angeles Times