fetishism

fet·ish·ism

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Definitions of fetishism word

noun fetishism belief in or use of fetishes. 1
noun fetishism 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 fetishism blind devotion: a fetishism of sacrifice to one's children. 1
noun fetishism The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people. 1
noun fetishism erotic attachment to an object, etc. 1
uncountable noun fetishism Fetishism involves a person having a strong liking or need for a particular object or activity which gives them sexual pleasure and excitement. 0

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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