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Scientology

Scientology (noun) means a movement founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, centered on his teachings about the mind and spirit. Example: “The documentary examined the inner workings of Scientology.”

noun

A movement founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, centered on his teachings about the mind and spirit.

"The documentary examined the inner workings of Scientology."

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In plain EnglishThe name of a controversial modern religious and self-help movement started by L. Ron Hubbard.

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Etymology

From Latin scientia, "knowledge," plus the suffix -ology, "study of."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scientology” mean?

The word “Scientology” means a movement founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, centered on his teachings about the mind and spirit. In plain terms, the name of a controversial modern religious and self-help movement started by L. Ron Hubbard.

How do you use “Scientology” in a sentence?

Here is “Scientology” used in a sentence: “The documentary examined the inner workings of Scientology.”

What part of speech is “Scientology”?

“Scientology” is a noun.

Where does the word “Scientology” come from?

The word “Scientology” comes from Latin. From Latin scientia, "knowledge," plus the suffix -ology, "study of.".

Is “Scientology” a common word?

“Scientology” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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