fetichism

fet·ish·ism

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Definitions of fetichism word

noun fetichism belief in or use of fetishes. 1
noun fetichism Psychiatry. the compulsive use of some object, or part of the body, as a stimulus in the course of attaining sexual gratification, as a shoe, a lock of hair, or underclothes. 1
noun fetichism blind devotion: a fetishism of sacrifice to one's children. 1
noun fetichism Archaic form of fetishism. 1

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; fetish + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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