"obnosis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, apparently as a blend of observe + gnosis. Etymology templates: {{coined|en|L. Ron Hubbard|occ=Scientology founder}} Coined by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, {{blend|en|observe|gnosis|nocap=1}} blend of observe + gnosis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} obnosis (uncountable)
  1. (Scientology) Observing the obvious. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Scientology
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