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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPornography
/pɔːrˈnɒɡrəfi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The portrayal of sexual subject matter for the purpose of sexual arousal and erotic satisfaction.
"Many films are criticized for their explicit pornography that overshadows the storyline." - 2
Material (such as books, films, or photographs) that depicts sexual acts or nudity.
"The internet has made access to pornography easier than ever before."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pornography' originates from the Greek word 'pornographos', meaning 'writing about prostitutes'. It evolved through the Latin 'pornographia' in the 19th century, reflecting societal attitudes towards sexual representation in art and literature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pornography" is said worldwide
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pornographie
Transliteration: pɔʁnɔɡʁafi
"La pornographie est un sujet controversé dans la société moderne."
Pornografie
Transliteration: pɔʁnoɡʁaːfi
"Pornografie wird oft als schädlich für die Gesellschaft angesehen."
pornografia
Transliteration: pornografia
"La pornografia è un tema dibattuto nella cultura contemporanea."
pornografía
Transliteration: poɾnoɣɾaˈfi.a
"La pornografía ha cambiado con la llegada de Internet."
pornografia
Transliteration: poʁnɔɡɾaˈfiɐ
"A pornografia é um tema polêmico na sociedade atual."
अश्लीलता
Transliteration: ashlilta
"अश्लीलता पर चर्चा अक्सर होती है।"
色情
Transliteration: sèqíng
"色情内容在现代社会中引发了很多讨论。"
포르노그래피
Transliteration: poleunogeuraepi
"포르노그래피는 현대 사회에서 논란이 되고 있다."
ポルノグラフィ
Transliteration: porunogurafi
"ポルノグラフィは現代文化の一部です。"
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