Difference between Credo and Creed

What is the difference between Credo and Creed?

Credo as a noun is a belief system. while Creed as a noun is that which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

Credo

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A belief system.

Creed

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To believe; to credit.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a definite summary of what is believed; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.

Example sentence: It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.

We hope you now know whether to use Credo or Creed in your sentence.

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