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

• Scientologist noun

Etymology

Origin of Scientology

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

Example Sentences

“She was welcomed into the prosecution fold as an adviser, strategist, authoritative arbiter on the policy and practices of the Church of Scientology, and advocate for the complaining witnesses,” the motion read.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

The choice of Emily upset some fans, who pointed to her alleged ties to the Church of Scientology and past support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Investigators at the Securities and Exchange Commission have recently probed Chicago-based startup Dream Exchange and its ties to the Church of Scientology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

He knew going in that Scientology would be different, although the nature of the challenge only became clear once he was making the film.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2017

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