Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən 

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

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌni-zəm 

noun see usage paragraph below

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.

Examples of Mormon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Utah's capital has been associated with the Mormon community since its founding in 1847 by the religious leader Brigham Young. —Carley Thornell, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 premieres on May 15, with all 10 episodes available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

The Eugene O’Neill Theatre is the longtime home to The Book of Mormon, with Sunset Blvd. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025

Hulu has dropped the latest trailer for season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and the #MomTok drama is nowhere near over. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing Mormon

• Mormon cricket
• Mormon tea

Rhymes for Mormon

• corpsman
• foreman
• foremen
• warman
• longshoreman
• longshoremen
• metformin

Kids Definition

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

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌniz-əm 

noun