pornography

/pɔ:'nɔgrəfi/
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Definition

Noun: - Creative activity (writing, pictures, films, etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire. - Material that explicitly describes or shows sexual acts, primarily intended to cause sexual excitement.

Usage

The word "pornography" is a formal, uncountable noun. It refers to a category of media. It is often used in legal, social, and academic discussions about censorship, ethics, and the effects of such material.

Examples
  • The new law aimed to restrict the distribution of pornography online.
  • The study examined the societal impact of violent pornography.
  • He was accused of possessing illegal pornography.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hardcore pornography": Material that explicitly and graphically depicts sexual acts.
  • "Softcore pornography": Material that is sexually suggestive but does not explicitly depict sexual acts.
  • "Child pornography": Illegal material depicting minors in sexual situations. This is a specific legal term.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pornographic (adjective): Having the qualities of pornography; intended to arouse sexual desire.
    • The film was banned for its pornographic content.
  • Porn (noun, informal): A common, shortened form of "pornography."
    • He claimed he never looked at porn.
Synonyms
  • Erotica: Material intended to arouse sexual desire, but sometimes distinguished by having artistic or literary merit.
  • Smut (informal): Material considered obscene or pornographic.
  • Obscenity: Material that is offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, often used in a legal context.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Pornography of violence": A critical phrase describing graphic depictions of violence in media that are seen as exploitative and intended to shock or excite, rather than having artistic value. (This is a metaphorical extension of the term).
    • The critic accused the film of being a pornography of violence.
Noun
  1. creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire

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