English Explanatory Dictionary

third space

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state or situation in which cultural distinctions do not apply, allowing one to transcend cultural assumptions.
  2. A place that is neither home nor work.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see third, space.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of third space.

Word forms

third space third spaces

Etymology

The first sense was coined by Indian critical theorist Homi K. Bhabha in the context of his hybridity theory.

Synonyms

third place
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