First Known Use: before 12th century
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creed
noun \ˈkrēd\
: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion
: an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
Full Definition of CREED
1
: a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
2
: a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle
— creed·al or cre·dal \ˈkrē-dəl\ adjective
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Origin of CREED
Middle English crede, from Old English crēda, from Latin credo (first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds), from credere to believe, trust, entrust; akin to Old Irish cretid he believes, Sanskrit śrad-dadhāti
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CREED Defined for Kids
creed
noun \ˈkrēd\
Definition of CREED for Kids
1
: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith
2
: a set of guiding rules or beliefs
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