L.D.S.
abbreviation
praise (be) to God forever.
L.D.S.
1 Americanabbreviation
L.D.S.
2
American
abbreviation
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Latter-day Saints.
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Licentiate in Dental Surgery.
LDS
British
abbreviation
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Latter-day Saints
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laus Deo semper
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(in Britain) Licentiate in Dental Surgery
Etymology
Origin of L.D.S.
From Latin laus Deō semper
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“The L.D.S. Church is very much a patriarchal church, and it has been led by men throughout its history,” said Quincy Newell, a professor of religious studies at Hamilton College.
From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2021
Rubio still has Mormon family members who live in Nevada, and his campaign, which was headed by a politically prominent Mormon, emphasized Rubio’s L.D.S. roots.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 24, 2016
And would the General Authorities see it — the government of the L.D.S. church?
From New York Times ● May 23, 2013
One doctrine that separates the L.D.S. church from others is an eternal family.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2012
If it is possible, a woman should obtain a medical qualification as well as the L.D.S.
From Women Workers in Seven Professions by Morley, Edith J.
In 2013 the LDS "disavowed" those teachings, and now believes "everyone is an equal child of God regardless of race".
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
They are perhaps best known for their missionary tradition, where every year thousands of young Mormons are sent by the LDS to different locations around the world to recruit others to the religion.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
Vetter declined to say whether the churches searched were all LDS or other denominations and faiths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
The LDS church, sometimes called the Mormons: 51% favor.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2025
He could take off his LDS badge, change into street clothes, and get a job in Canada.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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