What does CREDO mean?

credo

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

  • A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someones actions.
  • A set of religious beliefs or principles.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈkredoʊ/
  • UK: /ˈkriːdəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "credo" comes from the Latin word "credo" which means "I believe". It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to a statement of religious beliefs. Today, the term is also used more broadly to refer to any statement of beliefs or aims that guide someones actions.

Synonyms:

  • Belief statement
  • Declaration of faith
  • Philosophy
  • Principles

Related Words:

  • Acrid
  • Audio
  • Chord
  • Cupid
  • Druid

Example Sentences:

  • His credo is to always tell the truth, no matter what.
  • The companys credo is to put the customer first.
  • The Nicene Creed is a well-known Christian credo that outlines the basic beliefs of the religion.


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