pornography

Meanings

• noun

  Explicit sexual content in various media forms, such as books, magazines, films, and internet sites.

  - "He was arrested for possession of child pornography."
  - "She refused to watch pornography before bed."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pornography
urns , turns , earns , burns

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Variants

List of all variants of pornography that leads to same result
pornographic , pornographically , pornographies , pornography , anti-pornography , antipornography

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words porne, meaning 'prostitute' and graphein, meaning 'to write'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known erotic artwork dates back to ancient Egypt around 2500 B.C.

2. The first known pornographic film was made in 1929, titled 'The Love Episodes'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Obscenity: Refers to material that is offensive or indecent, and is often used interchangeably with pornography, but has a broader definition that includes any material that is considered to be morally or socially offensive.

2. Sexually Explicit Material: A more general term that includes pornography, but also encompasses other forms of sexually explicit content, such as erotica and adult-oriented entertainment.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Pornography has been a controversial and often stigmatized topic throughout history, with debates surrounding its legality, morality, and impact on society. It has been used in various forms of art, literature, and film, and has been the subject of numerous studies on its psychological and social effects.

How to Memorize "pornography"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magazine rack filled with adult magazines.
   - Visualize a computer screen displaying pornographic images.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with explicit sexual content.
   - Think of it as material that is not suitable for children.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PORN to remember the definition: 'Pornography: Obscene, Riches, Nudity'.
   - Create a mental image of a person holding a pornographic magazine.

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