noun
credo
KREE-doh
Credo (noun) means a statement of core beliefs or guiding principles. Example: “Honesty above all else was his personal credo.”
noun
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A statement of core beliefs or guiding principles.
"Honesty above all else was his personal credo."
How to use credo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short statement summing up what someone believes in or lives by.
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Word forms
- Plural
- credos, credoes
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Etymology
From Latin credo, "I believe" — the opening word of the Nicene Creed, and a doublet of the English word "creed".
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What does “credo” mean?
The word “credo” means a statement of core beliefs or guiding principles. In plain terms, a short statement summing up what someone believes in or lives by.
How do you pronounce “credo”?
“Credo” is pronounced KREE-doh (/ˈkɹidoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “credo” in a sentence?
Here is “credo” used in a sentence: “Honesty above all else was his personal credo.”
What part of speech is “credo”?
“Credo” is a noun.
Where does the word “credo” come from?
The word “credo” comes from Latin. From Latin credo, "I believe" — the opening word of the Nicene Creed, and a doublet of the English word "creed".
