Pornography: meaning, definitions and examples
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pornography
[ pษหหnษษกrษfi ]
inappropriate content
Pornography is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal.
Synonyms
adult content, erotic material.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| pornography |
Use 'pornography' in professional or legal discussions when referring to explicit sexual content, typically with a serious or negative tone.
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| adult content |
Use 'adult content' in more formal or polite conversations to refer to material meant for adults, including but not limited to sexual content. It's a broader and less explicit term.
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| erotic material |
Use 'erotic material' in discussions focusing on sexual content with artistic or literary value. It can be used in a cultural or academic context.
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Examples of usage
- It is illegal to distribute pornography to minors.
- Many countries have strict laws regarding the production and distribution of pornography.
Translations
Translations of the word "pornography" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pornografia
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเฅเคฒเฅเคฒ เคธเคพเคนเคฟเคคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Pornografie
๐ฎ๐ฉ pornografi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะฝะพะณัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ pornografia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใฐใฉใใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท pornographie
๐ช๐ธ pornografรญa
๐น๐ท pornografi
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ฅด๋ ธ๊ทธ๋ํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงุฏ ุฅุจุงุญูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pornografie
๐ธ๐ฐ pornografia
๐จ๐ณ ่ฒๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pornografija
๐ฎ๐ธ klรกm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพัะฝะพะณัะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ แแคแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pornografiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ pornografรญa
Etymology
The term 'pornography' is derived from the ancient Greek words 'pornฤ' (prostitute) and 'graphos' (writing). The concept of pornography has existed for centuries, with early examples dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern times, the production and consumption of pornography have become widespread due to technological advancements.