Definition

A person who creates or distributes sexually explicit material for entertainment or commercial purposes.

Example

The pornographer faced legal issues due to the content they produced.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new documentary on the life of a pornographer?

Yeah, I saw the trailer — it looked pretty interesting.

I didn't know there were so many challenges in that industry.

Right? It's not just about the content; it's a whole business.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pornographer → It is formed from "porne" (from Greek "pornē", meaning prostitute) and "-grapho" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word refers to someone who writes or produces material related to sexual content.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'writes' ('grapho') about 'prostitution' ('porne') — that's why a pornographer is someone who creates sexual content.

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