third space

noun3

1. •
   A place that is neither home nor work, providing a venue for social interaction in a way that those places do not provide.

   • For youth of Korea – where most still live at home before getting married – these third spaces operate as spaces to connect with other like-minded people. — 2008
2. •
   A state or situation in which cultural distinctions do not apply, allowing one to transcend cultural assumptions.

   • While some have begun to define the concept of third space, the ever-changing nature of third space theory is a constant roadblock for scholars in this area. — 2008
3. •
   An extracellular and extravascular space where abnormal fluid buildup can occur when fluid balance goes wrong.