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cha·ris·ma \kəˈrizmə\ noun or char·ism \ˈkaˌrizəm\ (plural cha·ris·ma·ta \kəˈrizməd.ə\ ; or char·isms) Etymology: Greek charisma favor, gift, from charizesthai to favor, from charis grace; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn 1. : a spiritual gift or talent regarded as divinely granted to a person as a token of grace and favor and exemplified in early Christianity by the power of healing, gift of tongues, or prophesying 2. a. : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (as a political leader or military commander) < already potential presidents are waiting hopefully in the wings, and while none of them possesses the general's charisma, at least one or two are both widely popular and highly competent — L.H.Clark, Jr. > b. : a special magnetic charm or appeal < offers solutions that are independent of the personal charisma of the teacher — Psychology Today > |