Fetishism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fetishism is a noun meaning The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.
Meaning
The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.
More Meanings
- A form of paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body.
- An irrational, obsessive belief in the power of some object or action.
Example Sentences
That's cross-dressing to you and me and, according to Blanchard and the APA, there are two types – fetishism and autogynephilia.
Word Forms
- fetishisms
- fetichism
Synonyms for fetishism
Depending on context, synonyms include fetichism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fetichism, transvestic, superstition, obsession, supernaturalism, magic.
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