safe environment — secure place
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A place or situation where people are protected from danger, harm, or risk.
Say it like a native
Textbook We aim to provide surroundings that are free from danger and risk.
Native We want to create a safe environment.
'Surroundings free from danger and risk' is wordy; 'a safe environment' is the set phrase.
Pattern: a/the safe environment (for someone/something)
In use
- Children need a safe environment to grow and learn.daily life
- In my opinion, schools should provide a safe environment where students can express their ideas without fear.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ in a safety environment
✓ in a safe environment
'Safe' (adjective) modifies environment; 'safety' is the noun (a safety measure).
Common collocations
a safe environment— a safe environment, create a safe environment, a safe and secure environment, a safe space
Don't confuse it
Different from 'healthy environment,' which focuses on health, not just safety.