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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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming close at 95% or more capacity were & Juliet, Cabaret, Death Becomes Her (99%), English, Gypsy, Hadestown (99%), Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, Maybe Happy Ending, MJ, Redwood and The Book of Mormon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
In this sense, the Mormon leader purports to advance both the formal law of the land on Utah Territory and more elemental notions of justice — even while simultaneously playing the role of both oppressor and oppressed.
—Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Funeral Potatoes Don’t let the name fool you—these potatoes have evolved from a Mormon funeral tradition to a celebratory staple.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Coming close at 95% or more capacity were & Juliet, Cabaret, Death Becomes Her (99%), English, Gypsy, Hadestown (99%), Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, Maybe Happy Ending, MJ, Redwood and The Book of Mormon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
In this sense, the Mormon leader purports to advance both the formal law of the land on Utah Territory and more elemental notions of justice — even while simultaneously playing the role of both oppressor and oppressed.
—Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Funeral Potatoes Don’t let the name fool you—these potatoes have evolved from a Mormon funeral tradition to a celebratory staple.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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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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