Panopticon

Pronunciation: /ˈpænˈɑptˈaɪkɑn/

Panopticon (noun)

  1. A building designed for constant observation of people inside it, often used in prisons.

Examples

  • A panopticon allows for constant observation of individuals within its walls.
  • A panopticon is a building for observing people.

Common collocations: implement surveillance, design a panopticon, criticize surveillance

Synonyms of Panopticon

Formal

Neutral