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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Balancing our safe space is key.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Therapy can provide you with a safe space to unpack your history.
—Dr. Amy Tran, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
We’re being called to step into this and to share our story authentically and vulnerably in hopes that people can find a safe space to share their own struggles….
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The annual event brought players, dancers and mascot Rocky face-to-face with kids who rely on the Club for a safe space after school.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Therapy can provide you with a safe space to unpack your history.
—Dr. Amy Tran, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
We’re being called to step into this and to share our story authentically and vulnerably in hopes that people can find a safe space to share their own struggles….
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
The annual event brought players, dancers and mascot Rocky face-to-face with kids who rely on the Club for a safe space after school.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 18 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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