ka·ris·ma (k-rzm) <br />
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n., pl. ka·ris·ma·ta (-m-t.) <br />
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1 - A rare personal kwality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm. <br />
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2 - Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the karisma of its ankors. <br />
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3 - Personal karakter.<br />
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4 - Theology. An ekstraordinary power, such as the ability to perform mirakles, granted to a Kristian by the Holy Spirit. <br />
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[Greek kharisma, divine favour, from kharizesthai, to favour, from kharis, favour; see gher-2 in Indo-European Roots.] <br />
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