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Fetishism: meaning, definitions and examples

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fetishism

 

[ หˆfษ›tษชสƒษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology, sexual desire

Fetishism refers to a sexual attraction or desire for a specific object, body part, or activity that is not typically considered inherently sexual. This practice can include a wide range of interests, from clothing materials like leather and latex to particular physical features such as feet. Individuals with a fetish may find sexual arousal associated with the presence of that object or situation. Fetishism may be benign and consensual but can also lead to discussions around the boundaries of sexual norms.

Synonyms

fixation, obsession, preoccupation

Examples of usage

  • Her interest in leather showed signs of fetishism.
  • Foot fetishism is more common than many realize.
  • He has a medical fetishism about nurses.
  • Fetishism can be a part of a person's sexual identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "fetishism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fetichismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคถเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fetischismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fetisisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั‚ะธัˆะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fetyszyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ทใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉtichisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fetichismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fetiลŸizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜ํ‹ฐ์‹œ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูุชูŠุดูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fetismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fetizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹็‰ฉ็™–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fetizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฉtisismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตั‚ะธัˆะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fetizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fetichismo

Etymology

The term fetishism originated in the early 17th century from the Portuguese word 'feitiรงo', which means 'charm' or 'sorcery'. It was used to describe the practice of idol worship among indigenous peoples and to denote the magical powers attributed to certain objects. The concept gradually evolved, particularly in the fields of anthropology and psychology. In the late 19th century, psychoanalysts, notably Sigmund Freud, began to develop the idea of fetishism as it relates to sexual desires and neuroses. They suggested that fetishism could stem from developmental phases of psychosexual development, linking it to subconscious thoughts and feelings. As a result, the term became more associated with sexual attraction to non-sexual objects and body parts, contributing to the broader understanding of human sexuality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,410, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.