Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fetishist
noun
/ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/
Definition
A person who has an excessive or irrational devotion to a specific object or body part.
Examples
- The artist was a fetishist, often incorporating unusual materials into his work.
- As a fetishist, he had a particular attraction to leather clothing.
- Many fetishists attend conventions to celebrate their interests.
Meaning
Fetishist refers to someone who finds sexual arousal from non-sexual objects or specific body parts, often linked to a psychological condition.
Synonyms
- obsessive
- fanatic
- devotee
