Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lds
abbreviation
ˌel-ˌdē-ˈes
Definition
An abbreviation often used to refer to ‘Latter-day Saints’, which collectively refers to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other groups that identify with the movement founded by Joseph Smith in the 1820s.
Examples
- The LDS Church has a strong emphasis on community service.
- Many LDS members adhere to a health code known as the Word of Wisdom.
Meaning
The term ‘LDS’ signifies adherence to the beliefs, practices, and community associated with the Latter-day Saints movement.
Synonyms
- Latter-day Saints
- Mormons
