Scientology

British

/ ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ /

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

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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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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 • 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

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 • 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

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