charism

cha·ris·ma

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Definitions of charism word

noun plural charism Theology. a divinely conferred gift or power. 1
noun plural charism a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people. 1
noun plural charism the special virtue of an office, function, position, etc., that confers or is thought to confer on the person holding it an unusual ability for leadership, worthiness of veneration, or the like. 1
noun charism A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the grace of God. 1
noun charism (Christianity, theology) A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the grace of God. 0

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Late Latin < Greek, equivalent to char- (base of cháris favor, charízesthai to favor; akin to yearn, exhort) + -isma -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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