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

Plus, 12-step support groups, including Debtors Anonymous, provide a safe space to talk about your background and your emotional life.

From MarketWatch

"The person gets frustrated and they learn to not ask for help anymore, because it's kind of embarrassing and it doesn't help. This was a safe space to say, 'Hey, if you would like medical assistance with your weight, we actually have a process for you to receive that now.'"

From Science Daily

He told AFP he feared playing as a child, because he "instinctively" knew it "wouldn't have been a safe space."

From Barron's

Cavallo previously praised Adelaide United, who play in Australia's top-tier A-League, for providing "a safe space in football" and proposed to his partner on the pitch in 2024.

From Barron's

Brosnan and El-Masry agreed Ingle provided a "safe space" for his fighters.

From BBC