(~s)
A ~ is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way a person lives or works. (FORMAL)
Lord Clarendon’s liberal ~ was one of the foundations of his political conduct.
= creed
N-COUNT
(~s)
A ~ is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way a person lives or works. (FORMAL)
Lord Clarendon’s liberal ~ was one of the foundations of his political conduct.
= creed
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012