Creed
(noun)
- A system of religious or other belief; a faith.
- A formal statement of Christian beliefs, especially the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
Origin:
Origin: middle english (denoting a statement of belief): from old french crede, based on latin credo 'i believe'.
Examples:
- The new employee had a creed of hard work and determination.
- He adhered to the creed of non-violence.
- The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian faith used in liturgical worship.