credo
|cre/do|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkriː.doʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkriː.dəʊ/
belief statement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'credo' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'credo,' where 'credo' meant 'I believe.'
Historical Evolution
'credo' remained largely unchanged from its Latin form and was adopted directly into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'I believe,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a statement of beliefs.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
His credo was to always act with integrity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 09:52