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Word

LDS

Phoneticslds

Definition

n. Stands for Latter-day Saints. It refers to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called Mormons.

n. Abbreviation for Latter-day Saints, referring to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Often used as a modifier before other nouns.

Examples

“He is a member of the LDS church.”

“The local LDS community organized a large food drive to help families in need during the winter.”

“Scholars of American religion often examine LDS history to understand how the movement transitioned from a persecuted frontier group to a global institutional presence.”

Examples

simple

“He is a member of the LDS church.”

contextual

“The local LDS community organized a large food drive to help families in need during the winter.”

complex

“Scholars of American religion often examine LDS history to understand how the movement transitioned from a persecuted frontier group to a global institutional presence.”

Usage

Commonly used as an attributive modifier (e.g., 'LDS theology', 'LDS temple'). While it refers to people, it is often treated as a collective singular when referring to the organization.

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