The economist's position has migrated steadily over the years. What began as a guarded skepticism toward government intervention has hardened, in his recent writings, into something close to a creed.
As used in the text, what does the word "creed" most nearly mean?
- Acheck_circle
firmly held set of beliefs
- B
religious denomination
- C
racial group
- D
grade school recitation
Explanation
Skepticism has become a fixed doctrine, so "creed" means a firmly held set of beliefs, not a denomination or racial group (homophone with "creed" senses).