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 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 premieres on May 15, with all 10 episodes available on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theatre is the longtime home to The Book of Mormon, with Sunset Blvd.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Hulu has dropped the latest trailer for season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and the #MomTok drama is nowhere near over.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Like other versions of Ghosts, the plot revolves around a couple who inherit a huge and historic mansion in the countryside, with Tamala (Cleverman, Nowhere Boys) playing Kate and Rowan Witt (Totally Completely Fine, Book of Mormon) appearing as her partner, Season.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Eugene O’Neill Theatre is the longtime home to The Book of Mormon, with Sunset Blvd.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Hulu has dropped the latest trailer for season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and the #MomTok drama is nowhere near over.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Like other versions of Ghosts, the plot revolves around a couple who inherit a huge and historic mansion in the countryside, with Tamala (Cleverman, Nowhere Boys) playing Kate and Rowan Witt (Totally Completely Fine, Book of Mormon) appearing as her partner, Season.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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Mormon
noun
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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