Scientology
noun
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
Scientologist
-
a word derived from
Scientology.
Example Sentences
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Fans online circulated an Instagram comment that former Scientologist and Mars Volta musician Cedric Bixler-Zavala sent to Armstrong, alleging that she has ties to the controversial group.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2024
Bixler-Zavala and Carnell-Bixler, both former Scientologists, have said the church harassed them and other witnesses over their allegations against Masterson, who is also a Scientologist.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
The former Scientologist, who has spoken out against the church since 2013, filed a missing persons report for Shelly Miscavige, the wife of the church’s leader, shortly after her exit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
In 2021, an administrative court in Baden-Württemberg ruled in favor of an airport security electrical engineer because the individual was a Scientologist, the paper indicated.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2023
I learn that one of our owners is a Scientologist; another proudly claims descent from one of the same Scottish clans my own ancestors belonged to.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
