Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən 

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

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌni-zəm 

noun see usage paragraph below

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.

Examples of Mormon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why is Whitney Leavitt leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

How are the Mormon Wives supporting each other right now during this tough time? —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 May 2026

About a third of Idaho’s 105 state lawmakers are Mormon, InvestigateWest reported in 2025. —Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2026

The Book of Mormon is typically one of Broadway’s best-grossing productions, with the most recent figures for the week ending April 26 showing a gross of $752,688 and attendance often at the 90% of capacity level. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing Mormon

• Mormon cricket
• Mormon tea

Rhymes for Mormon

• corpsman
• foreman
• foremen
• warman
• longshoreman
• longshoremen
• metformin

Kids Definition

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

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌniz-əm 

noun