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

First woman poised to lead Community of Christ A global church that traces its roots to Mormon prophet Joseph Smith is poised to select a woman to lead it next weekend. —Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025

Taylor previously confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively that her boyfriend would be making appearances in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 during an interview at the Walt Disney Upfront on Tuesday, May 13. —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 23 May 2025

Raised a Mormon, Stuy was an equity trader by profession and a dedicated environmentalist who believed that zero population growth was necessary to protect the planet. —Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025

With only 10 episodes currently available to stream, does this mean there will be a second part of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season two? —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 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