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

Women, sexual assault victims, people of color, transgender students. College campuses have created "safe spaces" for all sorts of marginalized groups.

—Catherine Rampell

Examples of safe space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The program aims to interrupt generational trauma by providing a safe space for young people to talk openly. —Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025

Joachim is an expert at connecting with his actors and creating a safe space. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025

The ladies room emerged in the 19th century as a safe space for the growing number of women working in factories. —Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Continue reading … FAITH BLOCKED – Conservative students denied 'safe space' as university blocks Turning Point chapter. —FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for safe space

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