personal distance

noun

1. personal space.

Word History and Origins

Origin of personal distance¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

But I maintain personal distance.

From Salon

While 93% of respondents said they were looking forward to returning to the theatre, 60% said they were worried not everyone attending would follow safety measures, such as wearing masks and keeping personal distance.

From BBC

At one, called suddenly on a Friday night, club members holding wine glasses assembled keeping no personal distance and, like Trump, not wearing masks.

From Seattle Times

While some in North Carolina struggle to make it without haircuts or visits to the gym, inmates in our prison system struggle simply to maintain personal distance from others who could be transmitting a deadly virus.

From Washington Times

The risk of infection from outdoor protests is further reduced by the striking consistency with which demonstrators wear masks, and often make efforts to maintain personal distance.

From The Guardian