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What does personal space mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word personal space? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The physical space closely surrounding a person, which can lead to discomfort, anger or anxiety if encroached on.
  2. An area which can be regarded as belonging to a person privately, in which to place belongings etc.
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He docks his vintage, gas-guzzling cruiser at the yacht club and doesn't like the noise of the occasional plane invading his personal space.
Cozy guest bedrooms upstairs with en suite showers, television and trouser presses provide privacy and personal space.
Bobby stepped forward, completely invading Paul's personal space in a gesture that was deliberately challenging.
It seemed to be the perfect place to sit and study people without encroaching on their personal space.
He asked as he advanced across the room, pausing a few inches from Trey, completely invading his personal space.
She's standing very close to me, but for some reason the personal space issues are out of the window.

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