safe space

[ seyf speys ]

noun

1. a place that provides a physically and emotionally safe environment for a person or group of people, especially a place where people can freely express themselves without fear of prejudice, negative judgment, etc.:

   a safe space for single moms to share their experiences.

Word History and Origins

Origin of safe space¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

“The saddest thing is that I will be fine because I am white – but my very best friends are Māori and I want Aotearoa New Zealand to be a safe space for them to exist.”

From BBC

It aims to offer a safe space for women with cancer, acting as a temporary solution for the issues within some parts of the spa industry.

From BBC

According to the researchers, humanities can enrich and complement residency curriculum, but beyond any potential educational benefit, they offer a unique and safe space for self-reflection and personal growth.

From Science Daily

“But it’s really become a safe space for parents to share their stories and rely on each other as well.”

From BBC

An advocacy center that offered a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Beijing has been closed as part of a government crackdown.

From Los Angeles Times