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

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

In 1975, a mysterious buyer snapped up two downtown properties for nearly $3 million; residents later discovered it was a front for the Church of Scientology, which had chosen Clearwater as its new spiritual headquarters.

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

Despite their unorthodox belief system, some more contemporary examples, such as Scientology, are savvy in deploying the religious protections offered by the Constitution to secure legal and financial benefits.

From Salon ● Jun. 25, 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