Jack Mormon
Jack Mormon noun: 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 the church's standards of conduct, such as its prohibition of the consumption of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco.
Noun
Jack Mormon (plural Jack Mormons)
- 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 the church's standards of conduct, such as its prohibition of the consumption of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco.
Forms of Jack Mormon
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Origin of Jack Mormon
The term was first used in the 1830s by Mormons in Missouri to describe non-Mormons who were friendly to Mormons living in their community. The meaning subsequently shifted.
Questions about Jack Mormon
- What does Jack Mormon mean?
- Jack Mormon means 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 the church's standards of conduct, such as its prohibition of the consumption of alcohol, coffee, and tobacco.
- What part of speech is Jack Mormon?
- Jack Mormon is a noun.
- What is the plural of Jack Mormon?
- The plural of Jack Mormon is Jack Mormons.
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