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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In the recorded calls, obtained by PEOPLE, between Ruby and her now-estranged husband, Kevin Franke, the Mormon momfluencer blames the devil for landing her in prison.
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Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
About half of the state's 3.4 million residents and the majority of state leaders belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Quartz, 10 Apr. 2024
Short Creek raid Arizona National Guard soldiers and state police officers raided a community of about 400 members of a Mormon sect in Short Creek, on July 26, 1953.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The Mormon Trail to the Hidden Valley Loop in the South Mountain range is especially picturesque.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The one-story temple will be about 30,000 square feet, and is underway as as membership in the Mormon faith across North Carolina has been on the rise.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Daybell has written several apocalyptic novels based loosely on Mormon theology.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
Additional honorees at the event include mogul and multi-hyphenate Seth MacFarlane, and Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer Sonia Friedman (Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
Earlier in the year, some Mormon missionaries had struck up a conversation with Vincent on campus.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
About half of the state's 3.4 million residents and the majority of state leaders belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Quartz, 10 Apr. 2024
Short Creek raid Arizona National Guard soldiers and state police officers raided a community of about 400 members of a Mormon sect in Short Creek, on July 26, 1953.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
The Mormon Trail to the Hidden Valley Loop in the South Mountain range is especially picturesque.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The one-story temple will be about 30,000 square feet, and is underway as as membership in the Mormon faith across North Carolina has been on the rise.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Daybell has written several apocalyptic novels based loosely on Mormon theology.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
Additional honorees at the event include mogul and multi-hyphenate Seth MacFarlane, and Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer Sonia Friedman (Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon).
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2024
Earlier in the year, some Mormon missionaries had struck up a conversation with Vincent on campus.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
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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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