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The definition of a creed is a belief, particularly a religious one.

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An example of creed is faith in the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

See creed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a brief statement of religious belief; confession of faith
a specific statement of this kind, accepted by a church
any set of beliefs or principles

Origin: ME crede < OE creda < L credo, lit., I believe (< credere, to trust, believe < IE *kred-dhē-, to attribute magic power to, believe < base *red-, magic power of a thing + *dhē-, to place, do

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creedal adjective

See creed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A formal statement of religious belief; a confession of faith.
A system of belief, principles, or opinions: laws banning discrimination on the basis of race or creed; an architectural creed that demanded simple lines.

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Origin: Middle English crede

Origin: , from Old English crēda

Origin: , from Latin crēdō, I believe; see Credo

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