credo

noun
UK: /ˈkriːdəʊ/
US: /ˈkriːdoʊ/

  1. A set of beliefs that influences someone's actions.

    1. His credo is always to put family first.
    2. The company's credo emphasizes sustainability and ethical business practices influencing every decision.

  2. A formal statement of religious belief; a guiding principle or philosophy.

    1. The Nicene Credo is a central statement of Christian belief.
    2. Her personal credo involved helping others, guiding her volunteer work at the homeless shelter.

Synonyms

belief principle doctrine creed faith tenet conviction ideology

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "credo" in English means: A set of beliefs that influences someone's actions., A formal statement of religious belief; a guiding principle or philosophy..

The phonetic transcription of "credo" is /ˈkriːdəʊ/ in British English and /ˈkriːdoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "credo": belief, principle, doctrine, creed, faith, tenet, conviction, ideology.

Example usage of "credo": "His credo is always to put family first.". More examples on the page.