noun
- Plural of pornography; materials (such as images, videos, or text) created primarily to cause sexual arousal.
- Plural of pornography; depictions or descriptions of violent, illegal, or otherwise objectionable acts presented in a sensationalized manner.
Usage: Countable plural form; often used in academic, legal, or policy contexts; Can refer to different types or categories of such material
Usage: Figurative or extended use; often used in criticism of media or entertainment
Examples
- The study examined different pornographies across various online platforms.
- Critics argue that some action films are merely pornographies of violence.
- Laws regulating pornographies vary significantly between countries.
- The documentary discussed how pornographies are produced and distributed.
- Researchers categorized different pornographies for their analysis.
- The regulation of pornographies remains a contentious political issue.