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Scientology

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/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of Scientology

C20: from Latin scient ( ia ) science + -logy

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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

No arrests have been made, according to the spokesman, who said there have been five documented trespassing incidents at Scientology properties in Hollywood this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The Scientology “speed running” trend isn’t slowing down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Someone can be heard saying that exact phrase shortly after the man dressed as Jesus pulled open the front door of the Scientology building in Hollywood on April 25, according to video of the incident.

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

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