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

Linda Wang, 45, the drummer’s mom, likes the all-ages venue because it provides a safe space for teens to experience live music.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch

Nor does it involve creating a “safe space” where no one is ever wrong, just a culture where being wrong doesn’t carry a stigma.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also visited Youth Shedz in the village of Mochdre, which creates a safe space for young people who might be experiencing challenges such as school exclusion, bullying and homelessness.

From BBC

It created a lane for him to expand his content universe with sketch shows like “The Hospital” and “Safe Space” on Tubi that allows him to retain creative control and put on more comedians working with veteran stand-ups like Tahir Moore and Tony Baker.

From Los Angeles Times