n.
- An ancient prophet believed to have compiled a sacred history of the Americas, which were translated and published by Joseph Smith as the Book of Mormon in 1830.
- A member of the Mormon Church. Also called Latter-day Saint.
Of or relating to the Mormons, their religion, or the Mormon Church.
Mormonism Mor'mon·ism n.
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