neologEtymologyBorrowed from Hungarian neológ, a 19th-century coinage from Ancient Greek νεός (neós, “new”) + λόγος (lógos, “word; teaching, doctrine”), equivalent to English neologist.neolog means pertaining to a liberal and reformist current of Hungarian Judaism. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.adjPertaining to a liberal and reformist current of Hungarian Judaism.nounA follower of Neolog Judaism.“The Neologs were known for their deep sense of patriotism to Hungary.”