"liminal space" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: liminal spaces [plural]
Etymology: From liminal (“of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold”) + space, due to originally focusing on "in-between" spaces such as hallways and stairwells. Etymology templates: {{m|en|liminal|t=of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold}} liminal (“of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold”), {{m|en|space}} space Head templates: {{en-noun}} liminal space (plural liminal spaces)
  1. (aesthetic) A depiction of an empty or abandoned place, often made to appear unsettling, surreal, or nostalgic. Categories (topical): Aesthetics
    Sense id: en-liminal_space-en-noun-rHaKdaWY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see liminal, space. Related terms: Backrooms, kenopsia
    Sense id: en-liminal_space-en-noun-IUqorF3f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52

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