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

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Scientology

Gibney's documentaries have often delved into powerful groups, including the Church of Scientology, the Enron corporation and Israel-Iran spy wars in "Zero Days."

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

On one side stood people wearing silver bracelets engraved with the emblem of the Church of Scientology, an “S” woven through two triangles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Since the Church of Scientology first requested the city vacate a stretch of South Garden Avenue more than a year ago, the proposal has triggered outcry and suspicions about Scientology’s sway over local government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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 Steve Solomon