credo
noun
the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
credo
American
[kree-doh, krey-]
/ ˈkri doʊ, ˈkreɪ- /
noun
credos
plural
-
(often initial capital letter) the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
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(often initial capital letter) a musical setting of the creed, usually of the Nicene Creed.
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any creed or formula of belief.
- Synonyms:
- philosophy, tenet, doctrine
Credo
1
British
/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /
noun
-
the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed
-
a musical setting of the Creed
credo
2
British
/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of credo
1150–1200; Middle English < Latin: literally, I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds in Latin
Explanation
Credo is Latin for, literally, "I believe," and originally meant a particular religious belief. Now it has the far broader meaning of any system of principles that guide a person or group. There's often a faintly jokey air to the word as used today, perhaps in recognition that it once popularly held such a high-minded meaning. A hedonist's credo might be simply "party on," or "enjoy the ride;" an actor's "the show must go on." Politicians have credos, and so too, presumably, do rappers and weather forecasters.
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Example Sentences
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Credo forecast fiscal 2027 first-quarter revenue of $465 million to $475 million, which investors found light.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Credo Technology’s stock fell 14% after-hours despite exceeding fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Credo makes products used for high-speed data connections within AI data centers and counts Amazon as one of its major customers.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Credo Technology Group soared 21% after the electrical cable provider said it would buy chip maker DustPhotonics as it bids to become the dominant player in AI connectivity.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Having craved his pardon, and invited him to say a Pater and the Credo, he performed his office.
From Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster by Sastrow, Bartholomew
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