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Definition of credo

credo

/ˈkriːdoʊ/
cre · do
Plural:credos
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• noun

1

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions; a personal or organizational creed.

Example

"The organization's founding credo emphasizes transparency, community service, and environmental stewardship."

2

A formal statement of Christian belief, especially the Nicene Creed or Apostles' Creed, or a musical setting of it in the Mass.

Example

"The choir performed a magnificent polyphonic setting of the credo during the cathedral service."

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• Nearby Words

creditrix
creditworthiness
creditworthy
credo
credulous
credulously
cree

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin credo ('I believe'), the opening word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds in Christian liturgy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Credo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/credo
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