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safe space

American  

[sayf spays] / 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

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"My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone," he said at the start of the show, adding that he is committed to fans and that is why he returned to the stage.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

"We talk every day. She's still my safe space," she adds.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“We want to make sure that we’re patient and provide a safe space for them to confide on what’s actually going on.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

For so many of us, she was the first safe space that we knew in our own culture.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Don’t worry, Joy. I bet you Ziggy is fine. You know, dogs are resourceful animals. They always manage to find a safe space when they need one. He’ll turn up. We’ll keep searching.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks