Creed (noun)

  1. A system of religious or other belief; a faith.
  2. 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:

  1. The new employee had a creed of hard work and determination.
  2. He adhered to the creed of non-violence.
  3. The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian faith used in liturgical worship.
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