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

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Jennifer Garner is helping create a safe space for kids as their families struggle with the ongoing wildfires across the Los Angeles area. —

Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 To start a yoga routine, find a clear and safe space to stretch and gather the necessary props. —

Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Mercurial, vengeful and fixated on forming a safe space for Mormons, Brigham Young stops at nothing to see his dream realized. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025 Where is normality and consistency and a safe space? —

Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for safe space