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