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 original routes of the Pony Express and the Mormon Trail cross the ranch, and parts of the North Platte River pass through, as do 20 miles of the Sweetwater River. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025

At 90% of capacity or more were & Juliet, Aladdin, Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, MJ, Moulin Rouge!, Operation Mincemeat, Purpose, The Book of Mormon and The Lion King. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025

In addition to famous actresses Penélope Cruz and Penelope Ann Miller, Kourtney Kardashian and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jennifer Affleck both have daughters with this name. —Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 8 Aug. 2025

In other casting news… * Book of Mormon co-stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will executive-producer and star in a series adaptation of the 1992 cult classic Stay Tuned, which is currently in development at Hulu. —Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 30 July 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