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Definition of Panopticon

1. Noun. An area where everything is visible.

2. Noun. A circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791.

Definition of Panopticon

1. n. A prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen.

Definition of Panopticon

1. Noun. A type of prison designed by philosopher Jeremy Bentham wherein all the cells are visible from the center of the building. It engenders the feeling that someone is watching you, even though you know the contrary. ¹

2. Noun. A room for the exhibition of novelties. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Panopticon

panochas panoche panoches panocracy panodic panoistic panomphean panophobia panophthalmitis panoplied

panoplies panoply panoptic panoptic stain panoptical panopticon (current term) panopticons panorama panoramas panoramic

panoramic X-ray panoramic X-ray film panoramic radiograph panoramic rotating machine panoramic sight panoramic view panoramical panoramically panormium panorpian

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