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1. (n.) panopticon
a building, as a prison or library, so arranged that all parts of the interior are visible from a single point.
Etymology: (1760–70; pan - + Gk optikón sight, seeing (neut. of optikós; see optic ))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) panopticon
an area where everything is visible
2. (noun) panopticon
a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
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1. (noun) panopticon
a prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen
2. (noun) panopticon
a room for the exhibition of novelties
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. panopticon
a prison so arranged that the warder can see every prisoner in charge without being seen by them.
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