safe area

noun

1. an area near a combat zone that is maintained as being free from military attack.

Example Sentences

"We classed it as being a safe area," he said.

From BBC

"They came here thinking it was a safe area and they were killed... What did they do?"

From BBC

While the presence of private security and the tidyness of its streets give the impression that Zapopan is a safe area, in reality it is one of the most violent municipalities in Jalisco.

From BBC

To tents in the safe area of Mawasi, which were then bombed.

From Salon

"It's just not a safe area… I would like to move out of Birmingham to be honest."

From BBC