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Mormon

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːmən/

The English word “Mormon” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

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

noun

  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.

adjective

  1. Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

Etymology

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…

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