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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

Titles like The Sims, where characters can have same-sex relationships, are often regarded as a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But these workshops, she explains, are "a safe space for women to make mistakes and grow, perhaps for the first time in their lives".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“There’s a nonjudgmental safe space that we’ve created in ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’ that invites everyone to feel uninhibited and the joy of playfulness,” Tubert says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

And 12-step support groups, including Debtors Anonymous, provide a safe space to talk about your willingness to splurge.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

We’re also going to create a club, specifically to create a safe space for Black students and other students of color to share experiences.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh