Latter-day Saint

American  

noun

1. a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Latter-day Saint British  

noun

1. a more formal name for a Mormon

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Etymology

Origin of Latter-day Saint

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

"In the UK, if you spend a week with a Latter-day Saint family, it will probably be generally quite boring and average," he says.

From BBC

In addition, the government's decision to prosecute polygamists amid growing criticism of the church's "plural marriages" crippled the region's economy until Latter-day Saint leaders renounced the practice in 1890.

From Salon

“How could someone who was a Latter-day Saint bishop do this?”

From Seattle Times

“I think they have First Amendment rights and religious protections,” Adams, a Latter-day Saint himself, said, noting fears among religious leaders that clergy could be punished for breaking vows of confidentiality.

From Washington Times

A handful of communities in neighboring Utah, where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint is based, also prohibit alcohol sales.

From Seattle Times