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

The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah. —Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025

This season, he’s paired with Whitney Leavitt of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

Whitney Leavitt & Mark Ballas Whitney Leavitt — also of Mormon Wives fame — hit the stage with pro Mark Ballas. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

Dart is at least the 11th Mormon quarterback in NFL history and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 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