'Fetishism' definitions:

Definition of 'fetishism'

(from WordNet)
noun
A belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) [syn: fetishism, fetichism]
noun
Sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) [syn: fetishism, fetichism]

Definition of 'Fetishism'

From: GCIDE
  • fetichism \fe"tich*ism\, Fetishism \Fe"tish*ism\ (? or ?); 277), n.[Cf. F. f['e]tichisme.] [Written also feticism.]
  • 1. The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Excessive devotion to one object or one idea; abject superstition; blind adoration. [1913 Webster]
  • The real and absolute worship of fire falls into two great divisions, the first belonging rather to fetichism, the second to polytheism proper. --Tylor. Fetichist

Definition of 'Fetishism'

From: GCIDE
  • Fetish \Fe"tish\, n., Fetishism \Fe"tish*ism\ (? or ?; 277), n., Fetishistic \Fe`tish*is"tic\, a. See Fetich, n., Fetichism, n., Fetichistic, a. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'fetishism'

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