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Panopticon

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Pa`nop´ti`con
n.1.A prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen.
2.A room for the exhibition of novelties.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.panopticon - an area where everything is visible
area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
saleroom, salesroom, showroom - an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed; "in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom"
2.panopticon - a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
prison, prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment


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