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panopticon

DEFINITIONS OF: panopticon

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n a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791

Type of:
prison, prison house
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

n an area where everything is visible

Types:
saleroom, salesroom, showroom
an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
Type of:
area
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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