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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.”
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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."
How to use Scientology
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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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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