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
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.
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Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
According to the press release, Unwell Productions will produce the new series alongside Jeff Jenkins Productions — who are also behind The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Watch 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 teaser
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 cast
All of your Mormon #MomTok favs, including the creator of the hashtag, are slated to return for Season 2.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Members of the Mormon church have criticized the series, but Ngatikaura countered that the show aims to uplift.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Mormon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mormon. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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Mormon
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Mor·mon
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: a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 and accepting the Book of Mormon
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