Library / English Dictionary

FETISHISM

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)

Synonyms:

fetichism; fetishism

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("fetishism" is a kind of...):

paraphilia (abnormal sexual activity)

Derivation:

fetishist (one who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature))

Sense 2

Meaning:

A belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)

Synonyms:

fetichism; fetishism

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("fetishism" is a kind of...):

belief (any cognitive content held as true)

Derivation:

fetishist (one who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature))

Credits