church of scientology

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955: The Church of Scientology is a religious organization established in the mid-20th century.
    • Characterized by a belief in spiritual self-improvement: Its doctrines focus on the idea that a person's spirit (or "thetan") can free itself from past negative experiences through specific practices aimed at self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Church of Scientology has centers in many major cities around the world.
    • She has been studying the teachings of the Church of Scientology for several years.
Advanced Usage
  • "Scientology": Often used as a shorthand term to refer to the beliefs and practices associated with the Church of Scientology.
    • He is interested in the principles of Scientology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scientology (n): The body of beliefs and practices of the Church of Scientology.
  • Scientologist (n): An adherent or member of the Church of Scientology.
Synonyms
  • Religious organization: A general term for an institution dedicated to religious practice.
  • Faith: A system of religious belief.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to the organized religious institution. The core concept is distinct from generic uses of "church," as it is a proper name for a specific modern religion.
Noun
  1. a new religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard in 1955 and characterized by a belief in the power of a person's spirit to clear itself of past painful experiences through self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment

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