1. plural of fetishism; excessive devotion to or reverence for particular objects, practices, or ideas
2. plural of fetishism; belief systems that attribute magical or spiritual powers to inanimate objects
Usage: anthropological

Examples

• The anthropologist studied various fetishisms practiced by indigenous cultures.
• Modern consumer fetishisms include obsessions with brand names and luxury goods.
• Religious fetishisms often involve the worship of sacred objects or relics.
• The museum displayed artifacts related to different cultural fetishisms.
• Some critics argue that technology has created new forms of digital fetishisms.
• Traditional fetishisms varied greatly between different tribal societies.