jack mormon

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Definition of jack mormon in English English dictionary

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believes in the premises of the faith but does not adhere to its standards — as in the consumption of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco

Hyphenation

jack Mor·mon

Turkish pronunciation

cäk môrmın

Pronunciation

/ˈʤak ˈmôrmən/ /ˈʤæk ˈmɔːrmən/

Etymology

() Initially applied in the 1830s to non-Mormons in Missouri who were friendly to Mormons living in their community.