panopticon
noun /pæn'ɑptɪkən/
- Definition
- a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
- Example
- The word 'panopticon' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
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