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Creed (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any system of principles or beliefs.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Credo

Hypernyms

  • Philosophy
  • School Of Thought
  • Philosophical System
  • Ism

Related Words

  • Credal (adjective)
  • Creedal (adjective)

Meaning 2

The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The creed of the Catholic Church is outlined in the Nicene Creed, which is recited during Mass.
  • The Protestant Reformation led to the development of new creeds that diverged from traditional Catholic teachings.
  • The Apostles' Creed is one of the most widely accepted creeds in Christianity, and is still recited by many churches today.
  • The Islamic creed, known as the Shahada, is a fundamental statement of faith that is recited by Muslims around the world.
  • The Jewish creed, known as the Shema, is a central prayer that affirms the unity and sovereignty of God.

Synonyms

  • Church Doctrine
  • Gospel
  • Religious Doctrine

Hypernyms

  • Doctrine
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophical System
  • Ism

Hyponyms

  • Real Presence
  • Dogma
  • Nicene Creed
  • Ecumenicism
  • Immaculate Conception Of The Virgin Mary
  • Original Sin
  • Confession
  • Ecumenicalism
  • Tenet
  • Ecumenism
  • Immaculate Conception
  • Ahimsa
  • Incarnation

Related Words

  • Credal (adjective)
  • Creedal (adjective)
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