Creed

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkɹiːd/
• Rhymes: -iːd

Origin

From Old English credo, crede, Old English creda, from Latin credo ("I believe"), from credere ("to believe"); akin to Old Irish cretim ("I believe"), and Sanskrit रद्दध्मि.

Noun

1. That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
2. A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a definite summary of what is believed; a confession of faith for public use; especially, one which is brief and comprehensive.
• A creed is a manifesto of religious or spiritual beliefs
3. (rare) The fact of believing; belief, faith.
• 1819, Lord Byron, Don Juan, I:The precipice she stood on was immense,
  So was her creed in her own innocence.

Derived terms

• Apostles' Creed
• Athanasian Creed
• Nicene Creed

Related terms

Full definition of creed

Verb

1. To believe; to credit.