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

Some TikTok users have also reported that posts they made related to either Scientology “speed running” or the church itself have been flagged or removed in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The trend started with groups of teens recording themselves sprinting through properties belonging to the Church of Scientology along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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

Kaufman — who previously threatened The Times with litigation after a reporter sent questions to Scientology officials as part of a 2024 article — did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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