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PANOPTICONS

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Panopticons.

Panopticons - as a noun

An area where everything is visible

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example Sentences

"The panopticons were built with the purpose of observing inmates in prisons."
"Authorities used panopticons to monitor the activities of the employees in the workplace."
"The government installed panopticons in public places for surveillance."
"The old panopticons were designed with a central watchtower and surrounding cells."
"The concept of panopticons was introduced by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham."
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Word Game Points

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

PANOPTICONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

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

Is PANOPTICONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, panopticons is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PANOPTICONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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