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creed
[ kreed ]
noun
- any system, doctrine, or formula of religious belief, as of a denomination.
Synonyms: , , ,
- any system or codification of belief or of opinion.
Synonyms: , , ,
- an authoritative, formulated statement of the chief articles of Christian belief, as the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, or the Athanasian Creed.
- the creed. Apostles' Creed.
creed
1/ ː /
noun
- a concise, formal statement of the essential articles of Christian belief, such as the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed
- any statement or system of beliefs or principles
Creed
2/ ː /
noun
- CreedFrederick18711957MCanadianTECHNOLOGY: inventor Frederick. 1871–1957, Canadian inventor, resident in Scotland from 1897, noted for his invention of the teleprinter, first used in 1912
Derived Forms
- ˈ岹, adjective
Other Word Forms
- a a adjective
- Ļ adjective
- l adjective
- l·ness noun
- · noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of creed1
Example Sentences
His reign was not perfect, and his liberal creed antagonized enough conservative Catholics that a counter-movement has emerged in the U.S., complete with its own conferences, private schools and publications.
Acceptance of this uniquely American creed is seen as the key to one's identity as an American.”
"Our country is known as a beacon of democracy and Judge Jefferson Griffin, in our state, is on the front lines of dismantling that creed," North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton told reporters Monday.
Then again, you can be brought to tears watching ordinary citizens of different races, creeds, political persuasions and religions join with police and firefighters, including currently incarcerated inmates, to help people they don’t know.
“And on that day, our nation shall fulfill its creed — and that fulfillment shall enrich us all,” Chavez said in the speech.
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