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PANOPTICON

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Panopticon.

Panopticon - as a noun

An area where everything is visible

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
area
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by jeremy bentham in 1791

Example Sentences

"The panopticon was a type of prison designed by Jeremy Bentham."
"In the panopticon, the cells were arranged around a central tower."
"The panopticon allowed for constant surveillance of the prisoners."
"The concept of the panopticon has been influential in discussions of power and society."
"Many scholars have analyzed the panopticon as a metaphor for contemporary surveillance."
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Word Game Points

Is PANOPTICON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, panopticon is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

PANOPTICON has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PANOPTICON a valid Words With Friends word?
No, panopticon is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
PANOPTICON is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is PANOPTICON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, panopticon is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PANOPTICON has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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