Meaning of CREED
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- [n] any system of principles or beliefs
- [n] the body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
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| | Synonyms: | | church doctrine, credo, gospel, religious doctrine |
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| | See Also: | | Athanasian Creed, doctrine, doctrine, dogma, Immaculate Conception, Incarnation, ism, ism, Nicene Creed, philosophy, philosophy, real presence, school of thought, school of thought, tenet, testament | |
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| | Definition: | | Creed
Recounts the musical career of the rock group Creed, from Tallahassee, Florida, whose straightforward, basic rock sound brought them four hit singles from their first album. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Creed\ (kr[=e]d), n. [OE. credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L.
credo I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr.
credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretim I believe, and Skr.
[,c]raddadh[=a]mi; [,c]rat trust + dh[=a] to put. See {Do},
v. t., and cf. {Credo}, {Grant}.]
1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of
the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for
public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
In the Protestant system the creed is not
co["o]rdinate with, but always subordinate to, the
Bible. --Schaff-Herzog
Encyc.
2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered
to.
I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.
--Shak.
{Apostles' creed}, {Athanasian creed}, {Nicene creed}. See
under {Apostle}, {Athanasian}, {Nicene}.
\Creed\, v. t.
To believe; to credit. [Obs.]
That part which is so creeded by the people. --Milton.
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