charismata

Noun

charism (countable and uncountable, plural charisms or charismata)

1. (rare) A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the Grace of God.
   • Reviewing the prudential warnings and moral qualms issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “it is hard not to conclude,” the editors write, “that the bishops’ charism, rather than the president’s, has better served the nation.”2007 April 14, Peter Steinfels, “A Catholic Debate Mounts on the Meaning of ‘Just War’”, in New York Times

   Synonyms:

   charisma

Noun

charisma (usually uncountable, plural charismas or charismata)

1. (usually) A gift or power of leadership or authority.
   • The leader has his charisma.

   Synonyms:

   magnetism

   1. (usually) The capacity to inspire devotion or enthusiasm; personal charm.
      • the charisma of a popular actor
2. (usually) A gift or power bestowed upon a person by the Holy Spirit; a grace.

   Synonyms:

   charism

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