creed

creed · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A system of religious belief; a faith.

  2. 2.

    A formal statement of Christian beliefs, especially the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.

  3. 3.

    A set of beliefs or principles that guide someone's actions.

Forms

plural: creeds

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the Apostles' Creed — a statement of Christian belief
  • •
    the Nicene Creed — an ecumenical Christian statement of faith
  • •
    race, color, or creed — a phrase emphasizing equality regardless of background

Related words

See also: belief, doctrine, faith, religion
Synonyms: belief, doctrine, dogma, faith, ideology

Etymology

From Old English creda, from Latin credo meaning "I believe," the first word of the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed.