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accepting space

[əˈsɛptɪŋ speɪs]
noun phrasepl: accepting spaces
espaço acolhedor
1. A physical or social environment where people feel welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves without judgment or discrimination
The community center provides an accepting space for people of all backgrounds.
O centro comunitário oferece um espaço acolhedor para pessoas de todos os origens.
2. A setting that promotes inclusivity and respects individual differences, beliefs, and identities
The support group aims to be an accepting space for those struggling with anxiety.
O grupo de apoio visa ser um espaço acolhedor para aqueles que lutam contra a ansiedade.
NYC Slang
no cap space (slang: a judgment-free zone where people keep it real)
Synonyms
welcoming environmentinclusive spacesafe spacejudgment-free zone
Antonyms
hostile environmentexclusionary spacediscriminatory setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço acolhedor
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
espaço inclusivo
Emphasis on inclusivity is common in corporate and urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
espaço acolhedor
Traditional usage maintaining warmth and hospitality connotations
Portugal
espaço acolhedor
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'ambiente inclusivo' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a shoulder to lean on
with open arms
no strings attached
come as you are
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