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Mormon.

In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

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Meaning & usage

name/ˈmɔːmən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɔɹmən/General-American
  1. In Mormonism, an ancient American prophet who compiled the Book of Mormon.

  2. A surname.

Where this word comes from

From the title of the chief work of Joseph Smith the Book of Mormon. Followers of his religious movement were called this since the 1830s. The title of the book comes from the name from the prophet who they believe compiled it, called Mormon, father of Moroni, and/or the Waters of Mormon mentioned in it. Various implausible etymologies have been proposed, usually in attempts to discredit or defend the Mormon faith.

noun/ˈmɔːmən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɔɹmən/General-American
  1. A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

    proscribed · sometimes
Where this word comes from

From the title of the chief work of Joseph Smith the Book of Mormon. Followers of his religious movement were called this since the 1830s. The title of the book comes from the name from the prophet who they believe compiled it, called Mormon, father of Moroni, and/or the Waters of Mormon mentioned in it. Various implausible etymologies have been proposed, usually in attempts to discredit or defend the Mormon faith.

adj/ˈmɔːmən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɔɹmən/General-American
  1. Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

    not-comparable · proscribed · sometimes
Where this word comes from

From the title of the chief work of Joseph Smith the Book of Mormon. Followers of his religious movement were called this since the 1830s. The title of the book comes from the name from the prophet who they believe compiled it, called Mormon, father of Moroni, and/or the Waters of Mormon mentioned in it. Various implausible etymologies have been proposed, usually in attempts to discredit or defend the Mormon faith.

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