credo
[ kree-doh, krey- ]
/ ˈkri doʊ, ˈkreɪ- /
noun, plural cre·dos.
(often initial capital letter)
the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
(often initial capital letter)
a musical setting of the creed, usually of the Nicene Creed.
any creed or formula of belief.
Origin of credo
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-) /
noun plural -dos
any formal or authorized statement of beliefs, principles, or opinions
British Dictionary definitions for credo (2 of 2)
Credo
/ (ˈkriːdəʊ, ˈkreɪ-) /
noun plural -dos
the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed
a musical setting of the Creed
Word Origin for Credo
C12: from Latin, literally: I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds