English · Word Candidate

Mormon

/ˈmɔːmən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Mormons

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Meaning · English

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.

Noun

That year, 1871, had marked a change which had been gradually coming in the lives of the peace-loving Mormons of the border.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any of various dark-coloured Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Mormon” mean?

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.

Is “Mormon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.