Mormon

proper nounnounadjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈmɔːmən//
United States//ˈmɔɹmən//

In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

proper noun

1
In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.
2
A surname.

Etymology

From the title of the chief work of Joseph Smith the Book of Mormon. Followers of his religious movement were called this since the 1830s. The title of the book comes from the name from the prophet who they believe compiled it, called Mormon, father of Moroni, and/or the Waters of Mormon mentioned in it. Various implausible etymologies have been proposed, usually in attempts to discredit or defend the Mormon faith.

noun

1
A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.
That year, 1871, had marked a change which had been gradually coming in the lives of the peace-loving Mormons of the border.

adjective

1
Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

Forms

plural: Mormons

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Mormon · In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

morn · Morning.morning · The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon.Morning · A surname.

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