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   creed

   /kriːd/

   noun

   • 1. a system of religious belief; a faith: "people of many creeds and cultures" Similar faithreligionreligious belief(s)religious persuasionreligious convictionreligious groupfaith communitychurchpersuasionaffiliationdenominationsectbodyfollowingcommunionorderschoolfraternitybrotherhoodsisterhood
   • ▪ a formal statement of Christian beliefs, especially the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed: "the godparents will then swear that they believe in the Creed and the Commandments" Similar system of beliefset of principlesstatement of beliefsprofession of faithdoctrineteachingideologyethicdogmatenetcatechismcredobeliefsprinciplescanonsarticles of faithmaximsruleslaws
   • ▪ a set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions: "not everyone follows a creed of acceptance and understanding"

   Word Origin Old English, from Latincredo.

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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.

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   The meaning of CREED is a brief authoritative formula of religious belief. How to use creed in a sentence.

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   CREED meaning: 1. a set of beliefs that influences the way you live 2. a short, formal statement of Christian…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   an authoritative, formulated statement of the chief articles of Christian belief, as the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, or the Athanasian Creed.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCREED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.