Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən How to pronounce Mormon (audio)
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 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.

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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 See All Example Sentences for Mormon

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mormon was in 1831

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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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Mormon

noun
Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən How to pronounce Mormon (audio)
: 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 noun

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