Mormon

American  

[mawr-muhn] / ˈmɔr mən /

noun

1. the popular name given to a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

2. Book of Mormon

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Mormon British  

/ ˈmɔːmən /

noun

1. a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded in 1830 at La Fayette, New York, by Joseph Smith

2. a prophet whose supposed revelations were recorded by Joseph Smith in the Book of Mormon

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Mormons, their Church, or their beliefs

Other Word Forms

• Mormonism noun
• non-Mormon noun

Example Sentences

Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel is a biting influencer satire that feels even more timely with “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’” Taylor Frankie Paul’s public fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul was picked to boost an aging reality franchise beset by sagging ratings and declining ad revenue—a decision that blew up in ABC’s face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Throughout its four seasons, “Mormon Wives” has featured lighthearted content like the moms’ love of the soda shop Swig and more weighty topics, including gender roles within the Mormon church.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul, a breakout from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” brought buzz to a waning reality franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Aguirre-Sacasa had been a writer for HBO’s acclaimed Big Love, a drama about a polygamist Mormon family.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove