creed

Noun

Synonyms: credo religious doctrine church doctrine gospel

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

any system of principles or beliefsSynonyms: credo
the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that groupSynonyms: religious doctrine church doctrine gospel

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Creed \Creed\, v. t. To believe; to credit. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

That part which is so creeded by the people. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Creed \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. [1913 Webster]

In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.— Schaff-Herzog Encyc.[1913 Webster]

2.Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to. [1913 Webster]

I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene. [1913 Webster]