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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Create a safe space for everyone by telling the group they won’t be required to share that experience publicly.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Founder Philippa Girling created the camp as a safe space where women could relax, be themselves, and form meaningful connections.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The club offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks across Sacramento County when many feel like their identity is threatened, Neikirk said.
—Emma Hall
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
As Dog's Trust outlines, new rescue dogs benefit from having a quiet, safe space to retreat to, a predictable daily routine, and lots of positive reinforcement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Founder Philippa Girling created the camp as a safe space where women could relax, be themselves, and form meaningful connections.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
The club offers a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks across Sacramento County when many feel like their identity is threatened, Neikirk said.
—Emma Hall
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
As Dog's Trust outlines, new rescue dogs benefit from having a quiet, safe space to retreat to, a predictable daily routine, and lots of positive reinforcement.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for safe space
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“Safe space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe%20space. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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