Scientology

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˌScienˈtologist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scientology¹

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

Example Sentences

“Orange Is the New Black” star Laura Prepon says she finally gave up Scientology after becoming a mother forced her to reassess how she was raised.

From Los Angeles Times

Armstrong did not address her ties to Scientology in her statement, and it is unclear whether she is still a member.

From BBC

The two can be seen in a photograph together that the Church of Scientology included as a handout for their Celebrity Centre 44th Anniversary gala on Aug. 24, 2013.

From Salon

The Church of Scientology has responded to Leah Remini, who sued her former church alleging decades of stalking, defamation and harassment akin to the mob.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientology remains this subgenre’s biggest recurring star, even as we seasonally gape at and praise the high-power talent that legitimizes it.

From Salon