Moonie

noun

Moon·ie ˈmü-nē

: a member of the Unification Church founded by Sun Myung Moon

Word History

Etymology

Sun Myung Moon †2012 Korean evangelist + -ie

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Moonie was in 1974

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moonily

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“Moonie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Moonie. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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