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

Last year, Olmedo sanctioned two of of Masterson’s former lawyers for improperly sharing discovery from the trial with the Church of Scientology.

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

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 • Oct. 3, 2025

When I went through all those aspects of the film with Theroux, he pointed out that there’s another, less visible layer I hadn’t mentioned — the film Scientology was supposedly making about him.

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