1
: the ancient redactor and compiler of the Book of Mormon presented as divine revelation by Joseph Smith
2
see usage paragraph below
: latter-day saint
especially
: a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Usage of Mormon and Mormonism
The use of the terms Mormon and Mormonism in their meanings relating to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is discouraged by the church.
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His parents and siblings have all left the Mormon church.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Colorful, creamy, sometimes over-the-top concoctions called dirty soda became a national phenomenon a few years back, thanks to a loyal following on #MomTok and fans of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 May 2026
The Book of Mormon, earning nominations from the Tony Awards, Drama League, and Astaire Awards, and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
My Duchess is the first feature from John Gore Studios, the new outfit launched by the Broadway impresario behind Hamilton and The Book of Mormon, who agreed to finance the project after Collins pitched it to him at a King’s Trust dinner in late 2023.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Colorful, creamy, sometimes over-the-top concoctions called dirty soda became a national phenomenon a few years back, thanks to a loyal following on #MomTok and fans of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 18 May 2026
The Book of Mormon, earning nominations from the Tony Awards, Drama League, and Astaire Awards, and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
My Duchess is the first feature from John Gore Studios, the new outfit launched by the Broadway impresario behind Hamilton and The Book of Mormon, who agreed to finance the project after Collins pitched it to him at a King’s Trust dinner in late 2023.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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Mormon
noun
Mor·mon
ˈmȯr-mən 
: a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 and accepting the Book of Mormon
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