Latter-Day Saint
Noun: A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Christian religious group tracing its origins to Joseph Smith in the early 19th century. The term is synonymous with "Mormon," though the church now prefers the full name or the term "Latter-day Saint."
The term "Latter-day Saint" is used to identify an adherent of this specific faith. It functions as a proper noun and is often capitalized. - She is a devout Latter-day Saint who attends services every Sunday. - The conference was attended by thousands of Latter-day Saints from around the world.
- "Latter-day Saint" as an adjective: The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the church or its members.
- He studies Latter-day Saint history and theology.
- The community built a new Latter-day Saint meetinghouse.
- LDS: A common initialism for "Latter-day Saints."
- The LDS Church has a global missionary program.
- Mormon: A historical and colloquial term for a Latter-day Saint, derived from the . While widely recognized, the church's official style guide now discourages its use as a substitute for the full name.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The full, official name of the religious organization.
- Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The formal equivalent.
- LDS member: A common shortened form.
The term specifically denotes membership in the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is distinct from members of other churches within the Latter Day Saint movement, such as the Community of Christ.
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a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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