Definition of fetishism Fetishism

/fɛˈtɪʃɪˌzʌm/ - [fetishizum] - fet•ish•ism

We found 9 definitions of fetishism from 5 different sources.

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What does fetishism mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: fetishisms

fetishism - sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
  fetichism
  paraphilia abnormal sexual activity
fetishism - a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
  fetichism
  belief any cognitive content held as true
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fetishism (Noun)
    The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.
  • fetishism (Noun)
    A form of paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • fetishism (n.)
    The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches.
  • fetishism (n.)
    Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration.
  • fetishism (a.)
    Alt. of Fetishistic

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • fetishism
    The worship of an object as a part of a religious of mystical practice.

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