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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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safe space

"If that doesn't have an outlet and you don't have a safe space to talk about those things, where might they go?" she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

“If people look at literature as a safe space to escape, I think that’s perfectly fine. I’ve always used it to confront stuff I could never confront in my own life,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

“I hope that we can work together and join forces and create a safe space for families to come and enjoy it because it’s an absolutely beautiful park.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

"It just gets you out and talking to people and interacting with people in a really safe space."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

I was looking for a safe space where I could be social but I didn’t want “being social” to involve anything that would compromise my faith.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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