e/Anito

Information
has gloss	eng: Anito (or Anitu) is the collective name for Pre-Hispanic belief system/s that existed in the Philippines. It is also the name for spirits, which may include deceased ancestors and nature-spirits or diwatas. Native Filipinos usually keep idols to represent these spirits and to ask guidance and even magical protection. Although the belief seems to have vanished, Filipinos may have incorporated it into Folk Catholicism.
lexicalization	eng: Anito
lexicalization	eng: Anitu
instance of	(noun) the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions God, Supreme Being

Meaning
Tagalog
has gloss	tgl: Ang anito o idolo ay isang tao o bagay na hinahangaan o sinasamba. Maaari rin itong anumang bagay na sinasamba sa halip na ang tunay na Diyos. Sa mga kapanahunan sa Bibliya, kalimitang mga istatwa ng hindi totoong mga diyos ang mga anito. Maaaring yari ang mga idolong ito sa kahoy, bato, o metal. Tinatawag na idolatriya ang pagsamba sa mga diyus-diyosan o bulag na paghanga sa mga idolong nabanggit.
lexicalization	tgl: anito