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

Louis Theroux, the British TV host and documentary filmmaker, made a movie about the Church of Scientology without quite knowing what he was in for.

From Salon

Last month, the Journal reported that SEC investigators had recently probed Dream Exchange and its ties to the Church of Scientology, questioning former employees about a whistleblower’s allegations that Dream Exchange had misappropriated investor funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Multhaup also argued that Cohen failed to call a Scientology witness to counter a prosecution expert who testified that church doctrines would have barred the victims from reporting Masterson to police.

From Los Angeles Times

The interviews followed reporting by The Wall Street Journal last month that Dream Exchange and its leadership team have extensive ties to the Church of Scientology and entities connected to the religious institution.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Church of Scientology becomes nothing but the place you pass by on your way to Found Oyster.

From Los Angeles Times