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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At the end of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, both Paul and Mortensen faced challenges in their relationship and the first season ended on shaky terms between the pair.
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And its treatment of the Mormon faith is surprisingly nuanced for the horror genre.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
In the late 1870s, William Flake was sent by Brigham Young of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help the Mormon colonies settle in Arizona, which was at the time just a U.S. territory rather than a state.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Hulu breathed new life into reality with Mormon wives, Netflix is going full Willy Wonka, American Gladiators is returning, shows like The Traitors and The Floor are being renewed at quite the clip, and Meghan Markle still is getting attention at Netflix.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
And its treatment of the Mormon faith is surprisingly nuanced for the horror genre.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
In the late 1870s, William Flake was sent by Brigham Young of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help the Mormon colonies settle in Arizona, which was at the time just a U.S. territory rather than a state.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Hulu breathed new life into reality with Mormon wives, Netflix is going full Willy Wonka, American Gladiators is returning, shows like The Traitors and The Floor are being renewed at quite the clip, and Meghan Markle still is getting attention at Netflix.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 2 Jan. 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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