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
Catherine RampellExamples of safe space in a Sentence
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This type of leader creates a safe space for their employees - welcoming mistakes and celebrating the small wins.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Inside the Parkway Theatre in Station North, executive director of Aziza Pe&ce— Saran Fossett has created a safe space where they can be seen, supported, and empowered with the tools to grow into confident young women.
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Crystal McQuay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This can be applied to a group as broad as all women, who may prefer not to have a male Uber driver and enjoy having a safe space to themselves, to specific situations like blind people, who can benefit from Waymo technology in several ways.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Assange saw that early, and provided a safe space for whistleblowers.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Inside the Parkway Theatre in Station North, executive director of Aziza Pe&ce— Saran Fossett has created a safe space where they can be seen, supported, and empowered with the tools to grow into confident young women.
—
Crystal McQuay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
This can be applied to a group as broad as all women, who may prefer not to have a male Uber driver and enjoy having a safe space to themselves, to specific situations like blind people, who can benefit from Waymo technology in several ways.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Assange saw that early, and provided a safe space for whistleblowers.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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