credo

[kree-doh, krey-]

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

Credo

¹

/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /

noun

1. the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed

2. a musical setting of the Creed

credo

²

/ ˈkreɪ-, ˈkriːdəʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of credo¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of credo¹

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

Example Sentences

“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

Domínguez’s coffin was draped in purple fabric, a testament to her feminist credo.

From Los Angeles Times

He gives the example of the space marines, who live by the credo "they shall know no fear".

From BBC

Initially, Powell had said that the first glimmers of inflation appeared “likely to pass through fairly quickly without the need for a monetary policy response” — the very credo of Camp Transitory.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• creed 
• philosophy 
• tenet