safe space
noun
: a place (as on a college campus) intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas, or conversations
… student volunteers put up posters advertising that a "safe space" would be available for anyone who found the debate too upsetting.—
Judith Shulevitz
Judith ShulevitzWomen, sexual assault victims, people of color, transgender students. College campuses have created "safe spaces" for all sorts of marginalized groups.—Catherine Rampell
Catherine RampellExamples of safe space in a Sentence
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We are located in Utah so for us specifically, independent bookstores serve as a safe space for those who don't always feel welcome in conservative spaces.
—American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
As the Omni Severin Hotel underwent a $24 million renovation in 2024, its history as a safe space for Black travelers was not overlooked.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
My goal is just to be a portal of comfort for people and a safe space and to ignite hope.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
The podcast host said that her post was not intended to shame those who have opted for Botox and fillers, but to provide a safe space for those who have not.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
As the Omni Severin Hotel underwent a $24 million renovation in 2024, its history as a safe space for Black travelers was not overlooked.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
My goal is just to be a portal of comfort for people and a safe space and to ignite hope.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
The podcast host said that her post was not intended to shame those who have opted for Botox and fillers, but to provide a safe space for those who have not.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Safe space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20space. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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