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

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

The judges also cited a portion of a handbook of Mormon church doctrine that says a bishop should disclose information to authorities to prevent life-threatening harm or serious injury. —Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025

Though the drink has been a popular treat in Utah since the 2010s, most likely because of the state's large Mormon population, who don't typically drink alcohol, the internet credits Olivia Rodrigo for bringing the flavorful mocktail drink option to the main stage. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 28 July 2025

One is from Anne Trodden, who plays Harper, a young Mormon woman betrayed by her closeted conservative husband, Joe. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 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