Credo
'kriːdəʊ
Definitions
A set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that guide someone's actions.
'kriːdəʊ
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
His business credo was to always put the customer first.
💡 Simply: It's like your personal rulebook for life, the things you strongly believe in and that guide how you act. Imagine your 'credo' is to always be honest and help others. That's what you believe and what shapes your choices!
👶 For kids: A credo is what you believe in the most, like a super important idea that helps you decide what to do.
More Examples
The organization's credo promoted environmental sustainability.
She lived by the credo of "treat others as you wish to be treated."
How It's Used
"The politician's public credo was based on the principles of his faith."
"Her credo was always to treat others with kindness and respect."
Idioms & expressions
My Credo
One's personal set of beliefs or principles.
"My credo is to always strive for excellence."
From Latin, meaning "I believe." It's the first word of the Nicene Creed, a central statement of Christian belief.
The word has strong historical ties to religious contexts, particularly the Nicene Creed. The word's use has expanded to describe other sets of beliefs and principles.
Memory tip
Think of a religious creed. Your credo is your personal creed.