Pornography: meaning, definitions and examples
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pornography
[ pɔːˈnɒɡrəfi ]
inappropriate content
Pornography is the explicit portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal.
Synonyms
adult content, erotic material
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:
🇵🇹 pornografia
🇮🇳 अश्लील साहित्य
🇩🇪 Pornografie
🇮🇩 pornografi
🇺🇦 порнографія
🇵🇱 pornografia
🇯🇵 ポルノグラフィー
🇫🇷 pornographie
🇪🇸 pornografía
🇹🇷 pornografi
🇰🇷 포르노그래피
🇸🇦 مواد إباحية
🇨🇿 pornografie
🇸🇰 pornografia
🇨🇳 色情
🇸🇮 pornografija
🇮🇸 klám
🇰🇿 порнография
🇬🇪 პორნოგრაფია
🇦🇿 pornografiya
🇲🇽 pornografía
Word origin
The term 'pornography' is derived from the ancient Greek words 'pornē' (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.