Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən 

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

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌni-zəm 

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

The cat-and-mouse thriller follows two young Mormon missionaries (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) who make the grave mistake of knocking on the door of a reclusive Englishman (Grant). —Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024

The story starts with two young Mormon women on a mission to baptize converts. —Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024

Thatcher and East, both of whom used to be associated with the Mormon Church, avoid stereotyping either their characters or their religion. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024

Council District 1 race The district is an older and more historic area of the city with ties dating back to the Mormon pioneer times. —Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing Mormon

• Mormon cricket
• Mormon tea

Kids Definition

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

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌniz-əm 

noun