fetishist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has a strong and unusual interest in, and desire for, an object or activity.

  - "She is a well-known fetishist who collects antique clocks."
  - "His fetish for leather led him to join a local club."

• noun

  A person who is sexually aroused by objects or situations that are not considered normal.

  - "Many people are surprised to learn that their neighbor is a fetishist."
  - "The psychiatrist diagnosed him as a fetishist and recommended therapy."

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Antonyms

normophile

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Synonyms

kinkster , paraphiliac

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fetishist
apothecary , caricature , fancy , paraphernalia , scenery

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Variants

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fetichism , fetichisms , fetishism , fetishisms , fetishist , fetishistic , fetishistically , fetishists

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fetissus' meaning 'consecrated' or 'sacred', later used to describe an object of veneration or obsession.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fetish' is often used interchangeably with 'paraphilia', but they are not exactly the same thing. A fetish is a specific type of paraphilia.

2. In some parts of Africa, certain objects are considered fetishes and are believed to possess supernatural powers. These objects are often used for protection or healing.

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Related Concepts

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1. paraphilia: A general term for any intense and persistent sexual interest in objects, situations, or individuals that is not considered normal.

2. kink: A catch-all term for unconventional sexual practices or desires, including fetishes.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'fetishist' is often used in a derogatory or stigmatizing way to describe someone with unconventional sexual desires. However, it's important to note that having a fetish is a normal part of human sexuality and does not harm others. Fetishism has been explored in various forms of art and literature, such as Marquis de Sade's '120 Days of Sodom' and the works of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

How to Memorize "fetishist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with an intense interest or obsession for an object or activity. Imagine them collecting or focusing all their energy on this thing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fetishist' with the idea of having a strong, unusual desire or obsession for something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the etymology of the word, 'fetissus' meaning 'consecrated' or 'sacred'.

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