Scientology

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Sci·​en·​tol·​o·​gy ˌsī-ən-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce Scientology (audio)
used for a religious movement that centers on the belief that humans were originally divine immortal beings who have lost awareness of their true natures and that aims to help people reach a state of liberation in which they regain their spiritual natures and unlimited capabilities

Note: Scientology was founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard (died 1986).

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“Scientology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scientology. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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