creed (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kriːd/
Definition
A system of religious belief that is accepted by a group of people; a set of beliefs that guide the actions of a person or group.
Examples
The church's ancient creed was recited during the service.
She lives by a personal creed of honesty and hard work.
Many different creeds are practiced within the city.
How to Use creed
- creed of (prepositional phrase)
- The specific set of beliefs or principles that form a creed. — "He questioned the core creed of his organization."
- live by a creed (collocation)
- To follow a particular set of beliefs as a guide for one's actions. — "Many people strive to live by a creed of compassion and understanding."
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