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Definition of creed
1 : a brief authoritative formula of religious belief the Nicene Creed
2 : a set of fundamental beliefs; also : a guiding principle Never settle for mediocrity is his creed. — Jill Lieber
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Examples of creed in a Sentence
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
Recent Examples of creed from the Web
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The younger Barger, a retired mechanical engineer, lives by that creed.
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To survive and prosper, the South, and the nation, must renounce this pernicious creed and disarm its symbols.
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Not only do Johnson and Reed posses the street creed in the neighborhoods that past Jackson opponents like Ken Lanci lacked, Jackson is running in a year in which the national mood of the electorate still favors change from the status quo.
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With God's help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practice terror and spread its vile creed.
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With God's help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practice terror and spread its vile creed.
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Iran accuses Saudi Arabia of spreading an intolerant creed that fuels terrorism and threatens minorities.
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With God's help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practice terror and spread its vile creed.
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In the creed, a Marine pledges loyalty to his or her rifle and defending the country.
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Origin and Etymology 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
Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms
Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra
CREED Defined for English Language Learners
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: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion
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: an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
CREED Defined for Kids
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1 : a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith
2 : a set of guiding rules or beliefs
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