"$cientology" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Scientology with the currency sign $ denoting greedy business practices. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Scientology}} Scientology, {{m|mul|$}} $ Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} $cientology
  1. (derogatory) Scientology, regarded as a scam. Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Scientology
    Sense id: en-$cientology-en-name--huWVZXz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "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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          "ref": "1999 April 21, anonymous author, “$CIENTOLOGY SURVIVORS SPEAK OUT”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), message-ID <199904210118.DAA02704@mail.replay.com>",
          "text": "Vicki Aznaran was a top $cientology official working directly under David Miscavige, the current leader.",
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          "ref": "2009 March 18, Maureen, “What is $cientology 'contravening?' (violating)”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet), message-ID <cc4f9a03-3fd6-4d6b-82f1-873bc5100aa5@j39g2000yqn.googlegroups.com>",
          "text": "In knowing that $cientology has many front groups, as secular, etc.. this affords them the evasion of being prosecuted under any one name.",
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