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.

Examples of Mormon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last August, Ruby Franke and her business partner, Mormon family therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, were arrested and charged with six counts of felony child abuse. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024 The family's account later raised eyebrows from skeptics, who worried about the Mormon family’s strict household. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 Though a couple dozen Mormon missionaries arrived here in 1855—largely failing to convert the Paiute population—the oasis remained something of a secret until four years later, when prospectors came to the valley. Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024 Less than a year after moving, the couple divorced, and Gardner left the Mormon church, according to an account from Bridegan's brother. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2024 The number of young Mormon missionaries heading to Samoa will probably tick upward. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 10 Feb. 2024 Steven grew up Mormon in Utah, discovered drinking as a teenager, solidified his habit at college in Florida, and then tried to hide his dependency while becoming a rising star a theater director until his binges derailed his career. Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 Last year, for instance, the Mormon Church spent $174 million on an industrial park in Hialeah, the largest warehouse sale in Miami-Dade. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024 Faith on display Laura, 51, converted from Catholicism to the Mormon Church of Latter-day Saints, which provided a foundation Fred believes helped keep him and his siblings on the right track. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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