fetishism

Noun
Synonyms: fetichism

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)Synonyms: fetichism
  2. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)Synonyms: fetichism
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Webster's Dictionary (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
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]
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