sousveillance

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English

Etymology

Coined by Steve Mann, from surveillance and French sous (“under”) (as opposed to sur (“over”) as in surveillance).

Pronunciation

Noun

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sousveillance (uncountable)

  1. The recording of an activity from the perspective of participant in the activity.
  2. Countersurveillance.
  3. Veillance by the masses, of the dominant entities.

Translations

French

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Etymology

From English sousveillance, coined by Steve Mann.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /su.vɛ.jɑ̃s/ ~ /su.ve.jɑ̃s/

Noun

sousveillance f (plural sousveillances)

  1. sousveillance
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