credo

American  

[kree-doh, krey-] / ˈkri doʊ, ˈkreɪ- /

noun

PLURAL

credos

1. (often initial capital letter)  the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.

2. (often initial capital letter)  a musical setting of the creed, usually of the Nicene Creed.

3. any creed or formula of belief.

   Synonyms:

   philosophy , tenet , doctrine

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Credo ¹ British  

/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /

noun

1. the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed

2. a musical setting of the Creed

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credo ² British  

/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /

noun

1. any formal or authorized statement of beliefs, principles, or opinions

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Etymology

Origin of credo

1150–1200; Middle English < Latin: literally, I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds in Latin

Example Sentences

The fact that it was a parlor game, not pointillism, that inspired the lyric is proof of Sondheim’s credo that “playful doesn’t mean trivial any more than solemn means serious.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Treating people based on their merits rather than their status or sensibilities is the renewed American credo.

From The Wall Street Journal

All of these sports have their own history and methods; specific forms, procedures and even credos that those who take up the fight swear by.

From Salon

“Movin’ Out” wants us to believe that success is for suckers, which is somehow a credo he’s continued to sell — and we’ve continued to buy — through his ascent to the uppermost reaches of pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times

But I felt it was most important to highlight the range of Puritan credos she discusses, which best convey the full power of her argument.

From Salon

Related Words

• creed
• philosophy
• tenet