Definition of panopticon Panopticon
We found 7 definitions of panopticon from 4 different sources.
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What does panopticon mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: panopticons |
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| 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" | ||
| panopticon - a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791 | ||
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Wiktionary 
- panopticon (Noun)
A type of prison designed by philosopher Jeremy Bentham wherein all the cells are visible from the center of the building. It engenders the feeling that someone is watching you, even though you know the contrary. - panopticon (Noun)
A room for the exhibition of novelties.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- panopticon (n.)
A prison so contructed that the inspector can see each of the prisoners at all times, without being seen. - panopticon (n.)
A room for the exhibition of novelties.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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panopticon
pan-op′ti-kon, n. a prison so constructed that all the prisoners can be watched from one point: an exhibition room. [Gr. pas, pan, all, horaein, fut. opsesthai, to see.]
