Word of the Day #137: Panopticon

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Word of the Day #137: Panopticon
Part of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

A design where one watchtower can see all prison cells, making prisoners act as if they're always watched.

Any system where people feel constantly monitored, even if they aren't.

Usage Example:
"With cameras in every hallway, the school felt like a panopticon where students always behaved."

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