Fetishism
noun
The act or practice of having an excessive or irrational devotion, obsession or attachment to a particular thing or part of something.
Some people have a fetishism for collecting vintage coins.
Often appears as...
- sexual fetishism
- object fetishism
noun
In psychology, a sexual fixation on a nonliving object or nongenital body part.
The psychologist is studying the roots of shoe fetishism.
Often appears as...
- sexual fetishism
- shoe fetishism
noun
In Marxist theory, a perception of the social relationships involved in production, not as relationships among people, but as economic relationships among the money and commodities exchanged in market trade.
Marx believed that commodity fetishism obscures the true capitalist system.
Often appears as...
- commodity fetishism
- marx's theory of fetishism
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Formal
Academic
noun
The act or practice of having an excessive or irrational devotion, obsession or attachment to a particular thing or part of something.
Some people have a fetishism for collecting vintage coins.
Often appears as...
- sexual fetishism
- object fetishism
noun
In psychology, a sexual fixation on a nonliving object or nongenital body part.
The psychologist is studying the roots of shoe fetishism.
Often appears as...
- sexual fetishism
- shoe fetishism
noun
In Marxist theory, a perception of the social relationships involved in production, not as relationships among people, but as economic relationships among the money and commodities exchanged in market trade.
Marx believed that commodity fetishism obscures the true capitalist system.
Often appears as...
- commodity fetishism
- marx's theory of fetishism
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Fetishism can imply disrespect if used about someone's culture or beliefs, use with care.
Her fetishism for exotic dances raises concerns about cultural appropriation.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests an unhealthy obsession; avoid using it to describe healthy passions.
His fetishism for cleanliness made him wash his hands obsessively.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Specific
The object of fetishism is usually unusual or surprising, not everyday items.
Her fetishism for vintage typewriters filled her home with antiques.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Fetishism can imply disrespect if used about someone's culture or beliefs, use with care.
Her fetishism for exotic dances raises concerns about cultural appropriation.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests an unhealthy obsession; avoid using it to describe healthy passions.
His fetishism for cleanliness made him wash his hands obsessively.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Specific
The object of fetishism is usually unusual or surprising, not everyday items.
Her fetishism for vintage typewriters filled her home with antiques.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Fetishism can imply disrespect if used about someone's culture or beliefs, use with care.
Her fetishism for exotic dances raises concerns about cultural appropriation.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often suggests an unhealthy obsession; avoid using it to describe healthy passions.
His fetishism for cleanliness made him wash his hands obsessively.
Pro Tip 3/3Subject Specific
The object of fetishism is usually unusual or surprising, not everyday items.
Her fetishism for vintage typewriters filled her home with antiques.
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Corset Crunchers PIPE Taboo
has experienced a resurgence not just as a costume piece popularized by artists like Madonna but also as a garment associated with sexual expression and fetishism and not the sole domain of
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Corset Crunchers PIPE Taboo
has experienced a resurgence not just as a costume piece popularized by artists like Madonna but also as a garment associated with sexual expression and fetishism and not the sole domain of
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Rick Moody
American Novelist
Impotence, fetishism, bisexuality, and bondage are all facts of life, and our fiction should reflect that.
Quote examples
Rick Moody
American Novelist
Impotence, fetishism, bisexuality, and bondage are all facts of life, and our fiction should reflect that.
Example 1 of 1
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