First Known Use: 12th century
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credo
noun cre·do \ˈkrē-(ˌ)dō, ˈkrā-\
: an idea or set of beliefs that guides the actions of a person or group
plural credos
Full Definition of CREDO
: creed
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Origin of CREDO
Middle English, from Latin, I believe
Related to CREDO
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- religion, creed, cult, faith, persuasion
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