"third space" meaning in All languages combined

See third space on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: third spaces [plural]
Etymology: (without cultural boundaries): Coined by Homi K. Bhabha in the context of his hybridity theory. Etymology templates: {{sense|without cultural boundaries}} (without cultural boundaries): Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} third space (countable and uncountable, plural third spaces)
  1. A state or situation in which cultural distinctions do not apply, allowing one to transcend cultural assumptions. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-third_space-en-noun-6kxTsNx~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 27 36 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 45 21 34 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 25 28
  2. A place that is neither home nor work. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-third_space-en-noun-elK5zm~h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 27 36
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see third, space. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: Third Space
    Sense id: en-third_space-en-noun-Zm3Thgqj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 27 36

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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