sousveillance
English
Etymology
Coined by Steve Mann, from surveillance and French sous (“under”) (as opposed to sur (“over”) as in surveillance).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /suːˈveɪləns/
Noun
sousveillance (uncountable)
- The recording of an activity from the perspective of participant in the activity.
- Countersurveillance.
- Veillance by the masses, of the dominant entities.
Related terms
Translations
recording
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French
Etymology
From English sousveillance, coined by Steve Mann.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /su.vɛ.jɑ̃s/ ~ /su.ve.jɑ̃s/
Noun
sousveillance f (plural sousveillances)