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Mormon

mor·mon

UK/ˈmɔːmən/ US/ˈmɔɹmən/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (2)

adjective

1.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Mormon church

  • “Mormon leaders”
  • “the former Mormon practice of polygamy”

noun

1.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Origin

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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