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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For those looking to experience Broadway’s iconic long-running hits, classics like The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, Moulin Rouge!
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
First discovered: 10:41 p.m. April 4 Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Mormon
A new wildfire was reported today at 10:41 p.m. in El Dorado County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Some of the Mormon Wives cast took to social media to share their excitement for the upcoming Vegas event.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The documentary suggests that the vlogger—who is Mormon—saw her family’s success as a reflection of God’s satisfaction.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
First discovered: 10:41 p.m. April 4 Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Mormon
A new wildfire was reported today at 10:41 p.m. in El Dorado County.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Some of the Mormon Wives cast took to social media to share their excitement for the upcoming Vegas event.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The documentary suggests that the vlogger—who is Mormon—saw her family’s success as a reflection of God’s satisfaction.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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Mormon
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Mor·mon
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: 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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