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Mormon
noun Mor·mon \ˈmȯr-mən\
: a member of a Christian church that was founded by Joseph Smith in the U.S. in 1830 : a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Full Definition of MORMON
1
: the ancient redactor and compiler of the Book of Mormon presented as divine revelation by Joseph Smith
2
: latter-day saint; especially : a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
— Mor·mon·ism \-mə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
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First Known Use of MORMON
1830
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