Scientology

British  

/ ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the philosophy of the Church of Scientology, a nondenominational movement founded in the US in the 1950s, which emphasizes self-knowledge as a means of realizing full spiritual potential

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Scientologist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Scientology

C20: from Latin scient ( ia ) _science + _-logy

Example Sentences

Rose-Perfito alleged that Scientology officials repeatedly called her mother in the middle of the night after the April 25 speed run.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Bloomberg, the Scientology spokesman, declined to comment on specific incidents outside of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

In 2018, a woman who accused the Church of Scientology of forcing her to have an abortion settled a lawsuit over the matter; the organization denied the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

They are organized trespasses into religious and public information facilities for social media attention,” Scientology spokesman David Bloomberg said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Refugee Lamas from Tibet gave lectures on The Book of the Dead and led meditation and chanting sessions, and we held communication classes using Scientology techniques.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve