English dictionary
panopticon
/p/&/n'/A/pt/I/k/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an area where everything is visible
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen.
Source: webster1913