credo

[ kree-doh, krey- ]
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noun,plural cre·dos.
  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.

  1. any creed or formula of belief.

Origin of credo

1
1150–1200; Middle English <Latin: literally, I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds in Latin

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British Dictionary definitions for credo (1 of 2)

credo

/ (ˈkriːdəʊ, ˈkreɪ-) /


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

British Dictionary definitions for Credo (2 of 2)

Credo

/ (ˈkriːdəʊ, ˈkreɪ-) /


nounplural -dos
  1. the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed

  2. a musical setting of the Creed

Origin of Credo

2
C12: from Latin, literally: I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds

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