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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The dance proved to be a favorite of the night, as Robert and Witney ended at the top of the leaderboard, scoring 15/20, tying for first place with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Shima Baughman, a law professor at Utah's Brigham Young University, told USA TODAY honesty is a fundamental component of the Latter-day Saint faith, so Mormon jurors are unlikely to lie during jury selection about their views on the death penalty.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive photo diary shared with People, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star offers a glimpse into her first week of rehearsals, glam sessions, and family moments leading up to the live premiere.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Leavitt isn't the only Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and MomTok veteran to try her luck on the ballroom this season.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Shima Baughman, a law professor at Utah's Brigham Young University, told USA TODAY honesty is a fundamental component of the Latter-day Saint faith, so Mormon jurors are unlikely to lie during jury selection about their views on the death penalty.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive photo diary shared with People, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star offers a glimpse into her first week of rehearsals, glam sessions, and family moments leading up to the live premiere.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Leavitt isn't the only Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and MomTok veteran to try her luck on the ballroom this season.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 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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