#228 charisma

charisma- a special personal quality or power of an individual making him capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people; a quality inherent in a thing which inspires great enthusiasm and devotion

C17 from Latin, Greek kharisma, from kharis- grace, favour

In Christianity charisma is an extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

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