Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Christian religious denomination: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian church founded in the 19th century, distinguished by its belief in modern prophets and additional scripture, including the Book of Mormon.
   • An institution with specific headquarters: The formal name of the religious organization commonly known as the Mormon Church, with its global headquarters located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • The conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is held semiannually in Salt Lake City.

Advanced Usage

• "The restored Church": A term used within the faith to describe its belief in being a restoration of the original Christian church established by Jesus Christ.

  • Members believe they belong to the restored Church of Jesus Christ.

• "LDS Church": A common, informal abbreviation.

  • The LDS Church has a strong emphasis on family history.

Variants and Related Words

• Latter-day Saint (noun): A member of this church.

  • He is a Latter-day Saint.

• Mormon (noun/adjective): A widely used but informal and unofficial term for a member or aspects related to the church. The church's full name is preferred in formal contexts.

  • Mormon pioneers settled in Utah.

Synonyms

• The LDS Church: (Abbreviation)
• The Mormon Church: (Informal/Colloquial)

Related Phrases

• "General Authority": A term for a high-ranking leader in the church's hierarchy.

  • A General Authority addressed the congregation.

• "Full-time missionary": Refers to the church's practice of sending members, typically young adults, to proselytize for two years.

  • Her son is serving as a full-time missionary for the Church.

Related Idioms

(Note: As a proper noun for a specific institution, this term itself is not typically used in idioms. However, idioms may relate to its members or practices.) - "To go on a mission": Refers to the act of serving as a full-time missionary for the church. - After high school, he decided to go on a mission.

Noun

1. church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah