Found 2 items, similar to Fetichism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: fetichism fetichism n 1: a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) [syn: fetishism] 2: sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) [syn: fetishism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: fetichism 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.