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page 1Book of Mormon words and phrases
Nephites
In the Book of Mormon, the Nephites () are one of four groups (along with the Lamanites, Jaredites, and Mulekites) said to have settled in the ancient Americas. The term is used throughout the Book of Mormon to describe the religious, political, and cultural traditions of the group of settlers.
Liahona
device mentioned in the Book of Mormon; a brass ball with two spindles, one of which indicated the direction Lehi's party should travel
Reformed Egyptian
language or writing system, from which the Book of Mormon was allegedly translated
Lamanite
300px|thumb|right|Lithograph of Joseph Smith addressing a delegation of Native Americans visiting Nauvoo, whom he referred to as Lamanites
Jaredites
The Jaredites () are one of four peoples (along with the Nephites, Lamanites, and Mulekites) that the Latter-day Saints believe settled in ancient America.
Deseret
Book of Mormon term; according to it, means “honeybee” in the Jaredite language
Plates of Nephi
Purported basis for the Book of Mormon