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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

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“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

“Companies need to create this safe space where people inside organizations can talk about what happened, and use it to learn,” said Palazzo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The Lib Dems also said the current bill removes the duty for the NHS to cooperate with the Care Quality Commission in providing key safety data and removes automatic "safe space" protections for whistleblowers.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

More importantly, she felt it would provide an outlet for his energy and a safe space from the Newark streets.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad