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.
plural -s
: the doctrines and practices of Mormons
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Five years ago, the restaurant was saved from the brink of bankruptcy and closure by Stone and Parker, the team who created South Park and the Broadway show Book of Mormon.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
The posts on the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star's Instagram Stories come after her recent voluntary stay in a rehabilitation facility.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Reaching over 800 feet above the North Platte River at its highest point, the Bluff is an important monument along the 19th-century Oregon and Mormon trails.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' fifth season paused production amid the investigation.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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