Definition

1. Noun:

   • A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: A person who belongs to the religious denomination founded by Joseph Smith in the 19th century, which is headquartered in Utah, USA.
   • The ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith: In the theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon is the name of an ancient prophet-historian who compiled and abridged the sacred records that Joseph Smith later translated as the Book of Mormon.

2. Adjective:

   • Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Describing anything related to this church, its members, its doctrines, or its culture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • She is a devout Mormon who attends church every Sunday.
  • According to Latter-day Saint belief, Mormon was a prophet in the ancient Americas.

• Adjective:

  • The Mormon pioneers traveled west to settle in Utah.
  • Mormon theology includes unique scriptures like the Book of Mormon.

Advanced Usage

• "Mormon" as a cultural identifier: While primarily a religious term, it can also describe cultural practices and community identity associated with members of the Church.
  • The conference discussed the history of Mormon settlement in the region.

Variants and Related Words

• Mormonism (n): The doctrines, practices, and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • He studied the history of Mormonism.

• Latter-day Saint (n): A formal and preferred term for a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; often used interchangeably with "Mormon."

  • As a Latter-day Saint, she follows the Word of Wisdom.

Synonyms

• Latter-day Saint: The preferred formal synonym for a member.
• LDS: An initialism for "Latter-day Saint."

Important Note on Usage

• The term "Mormon" is widely recognized and used. However, in formal contexts and as per recent guidance from the church's leadership, the full name "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" or the terms "Latter-day Saint" and "LDS" are often preferred. The term "Mormon" should be used respectfully and accurately to refer to the people, culture, and institutions associated with this faith.

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Mormon Church
   • Mormon leaders
   • the former Mormon practice of polygamy

Noun

1. a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
2. the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints