Charisma
Charisma
Charisma (/kəˈrɪzmə/; from the Greek χάρισμα, which means "gift" or "divine favor") is a trait found in certain personalities usually including extreme charm and a magnetic quality of leadership or personal attractiveness that inspires devotion in others.
Etymology
The term "charisma" originates from the Greek word χάρισμα (khárisma), which means "gift" or "divine favor". It is derived from the verb χαρίζομαι (kharízomai), meaning "I offer freely", "I show favor". The term came to be used in Christian theological contexts to refer to the "gifts of the Holy Spirit".
Related Terms
- Leadership: The action of leading a group of people or an organization, often associated with charismatic individuals.
- Influence: The capacity to have an effect on someone's character, development, or behavior.
- Personality: The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, often including charisma.
- Magnetism: A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, leading to attractive and repulsive forces between objects. Used metaphorically in the context of charismatic individuals.
- Charm: The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others, often seen as a component of charisma.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Charisma
- Wikipedia's article - Charisma
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