$cientology

proper noun

Scientology, regarded as a money-making scam.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. derogatoryScientology, regarded as a money-making scam.

    We know that $cientology's psychotic tyrant, David Miscavige, dropped out after the 8th grade.

    1997 December 2, Mark Dallara, “HELL WEEK for $cientology!”, in alt.slack (Usenet), message-ID <6605m8$gc9@news-central.tiac.net>
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    Vicki Aznaran was a top $cientology official working directly under David Miscavige, the current leader.

    1999 April 21, anonymous author, “$CIENTOLOGY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), message-ID <199904210118.DAA02704@mail.replay.com>

    In knowing that $cientology has many front groups, as secular, etc.. this affords them the evasion of being prosecuted under any one name.

    2009 March 18, Maureen, “What is $cientology 'contravening?' (violating)”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), message-ID <cc4f9a03-3fd6-4d6b-82f1-873bc5100aa5@j39g2000yqn.googlegroups.com>

Origin

Scientology with the currency sign $ denoting greedy business practices.

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APA

$cientology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%24cientology

MLA

“$cientology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%24cientology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “$cientology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%24cientology.

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