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inner space

noun

Definition of inner space

1 : space at or near the earth's surface and especially under the sea
2 : one's inner self

Examples of inner space in a Sentence

  1. an intensely private individual, he treats his inner space as sacred ground that is off-limits to other people

First Known Use of inner space

1958

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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inner space Synonyms

Synonyms

belly, blood, bone(s), bosom, breast, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inside, quick, soul;

Related Words

conscience, mind;

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