Anito
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anito is a noun meaning (countable) ancestor spirit in Indigenous Philippine folk religions.
Meaning
(countable) ancestor spirit in Indigenous Philippine folk religions.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Synonym of anitism (“folk religion of the Philippines”).
Word Forms
- anitos
Synonyms for anito
Depending on context, synonyms include anitism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include idoll, manito, image, idol, totem, pagoda.
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