WorldAugust 15, 2026

surveilled

sur-VAYLD

Definition

To have been kept under close observation or monitoring, typically by authorities or security forces.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'surveiller,' meaning 'to watch over,' which itself comes from the Latin prefix 'super-' (over) and 'vigilare' (to watch).

In the news

The article uses this term to describe how the Taliban government monitors media workers, highlighting it as a component of their broader repression of the press.

Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

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