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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Mesa's Mormon temple dedicated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the Mesa Arizona Temple on Oct. 23, 1927.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
At more than 95% were Aladdin, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Chicago, Hadestown, Hamilton, MJ, Moulin Rouge!, The Book of Mormon, The Great Gatsby, The Lion King, The Outsiders, The Roommate, Wicked and Yellow Face.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Catch up quick: Moroni was the same angel Joseph Smith said revealed the Book of Mormon to him.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The concept grew out of Utah, which has birthed a slew of dirty soda chains, bolstered by its large Mormon Church population.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024
At more than 95% were Aladdin, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Chicago, Hadestown, Hamilton, MJ, Moulin Rouge!, The Book of Mormon, The Great Gatsby, The Lion King, The Outsiders, The Roommate, Wicked and Yellow Face.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Catch up quick: Moroni was the same angel Joseph Smith said revealed the Book of Mormon to him.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
The concept grew out of Utah, which has birthed a slew of dirty soda chains, bolstered by its large Mormon Church population.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024
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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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