plural creeds
1
: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religion
the religion's creed
people of different races and creeds [=religions]
2
: an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
a political creed [=credo]
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/creed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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