CHARISMA


Meaning of CHARISMA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈriz-mə ]

noun

Etymology: Greek, favor, gift, from charizesthai to favor, from charis grace; akin to Greek chairein to rejoice — more at yearn

Date: 1930

1. : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (as a political leader)

2. : a special magnetic charm or appeal

the charisma of a popular actor

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.