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noun
- 1. a system of religious belief; a faith: "people of many creeds and cultures" Similar
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CREED definition: 1. a set of beliefs that influences the way you live 2. a short, formal statement of Christian…. Learn more.
How to use creed in a sentence. a brief authoritative formula of religious belief; a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle… See the full definition
A creed can be a formal doctrine, or system of beliefs, for a church or religious group, or it can be a philosophy, or personal set of beliefs. The origins of the word are in the Latin crēdō, "I believe," once specific to the Christian faith, but by the 17th century it was used for many different faiths.
a short, formal statement of Christian religious belief, said in church. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Examples from literature. (Definition of creed from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work. [formal] ...their devotion to their creed of self-help. [ + of] 2. countable noun. A creed is a religion. [formal] The centre is open to all, no matter what race or creed.
an authoritative, formulated statement of the chief articles of Christian belief, as the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, or the Athanasian Creed.
Definition of creed noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CREED definition: a set of beliefs, especially religious beliefs that influence your life. Learn more.
1. A formal statement of religious belief; a confession of faith. 2. A system of belief, principles, or opinions: laws banning discrimination on the basis of race or creed; an architectural creed that demanded simple lines.
Creed definition: A formal statement of religious belief; a confession of faith.
