1. Plural of fetishist; people who practice or are devoted to fetishism, the attribution of magical or religious significance to objects.
Usage: anthropology, religion
2. Plural of fetishist; people who have an excessive or irrational commitment to or obsession with something.
Usage: informal

Examples

• Anthropologists studied how fetishists in the region used carved objects in their spiritual ceremonies.
• The museum's collection includes artifacts used by fetishists in various African cultures.
• Tech fetishists often line up for hours to buy the latest smartphone models.
• Wine fetishists spend considerable time and money building their collections.
• The documentary explored the beliefs of fetishists who attributed power to natural objects.