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   Creed

   /krēd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a system of Christian or other 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCREED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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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   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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › creedCreed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of creed. noun. any system of principles or beliefs. synonyms: credo. see more. noun. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group. synonyms: church doctrine, gospel, religious doctrine. see more.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CreedCreed - Wikipedia

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   A creed, also known as a confession of faith, a symbol, or a statement of faith, is a statement of the shared beliefs of a community (often a religious community) in a form which is structured by subjects which summarize its core tenets.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCREED definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. countable noun. 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. 2. countable noun. A creed is a religion. [formal] The center is open to all, no matter what race or creed.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcreed noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of creed noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCREED | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CREED definition: a set of beliefs, especially religious beliefs that influence your life. Learn more.