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
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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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.
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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
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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
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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
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