Simple Definition of credo

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credo

noun

plural credos
: an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
Our credo [=creed, philosophy] is "better safe than sorry."
my personal credo

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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/credo. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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