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
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Our goal is to create a platform that feels like an extremely safe space for users for individuals to not just step into this world of knowledge, education, and experience, but also to connect it to systems that already exist out there in the world.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Launched in 1995, Honey Jam has mentored emerging Canadian female artists with workshops, vocal coaching and opportunities to perform and network in a safe space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Apparently the idea of being rightfully called out for treating women badly in a safe space was enough to throw some into a rage.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 July 2025
Therapy provides a safe space for kids to process emotions, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to cope with challenges.
—Brett Burlone, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Launched in 1995, Honey Jam has mentored emerging Canadian female artists with workshops, vocal coaching and opportunities to perform and network in a safe space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
Apparently the idea of being rightfully called out for treating women badly in a safe space was enough to throw some into a rage.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 28 July 2025
Therapy provides a safe space for kids to process emotions, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to cope with challenges.
—Brett Burlone, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.
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