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creed

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /krid/ · UK /kriːd/

creed means: A set of beliefs or principles that a person or group follows.

noun

BELIEF SYSTEMC1

A set of beliefs or principles that a person or group follows.

  • Honesty is central to her creed.
  • People of every creed are welcome here.
  • Their political creed puts freedom first.

Similar words: belief system, doctrine, faith

Common phrases: religious creed, personal creed, political creed

FAITH STATEMENTC1

A short formal statement of religious beliefs, often spoken together during worship.

  • The congregation recited the creed.
  • We learned the creed at church.
  • The service ended with a familiar creed.

Similar words: confession of faith, profession of faith

Common phrases: recite the creed, Nicene Creed, Apostles’ Creed

Questions about creed

What does creed mean?

A set of beliefs or principles that a person or group follows.

What is creed in other languages?

Türkçe: inanç · Español: credo · Français: croyance · Deutsch: Glaubenslehre · Italiano: credo · 日本語: 信条

How do you pronounce creed?

In American English /krid/; in British English /kriːd/.

How do you use creed in a sentence?

Honesty is central to her creed. People of every creed are welcome here.

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