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charism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the Grace of God.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, rare, uncountable

Topics: Christianity, lifestyle, religion, theology

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: charisma

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek χάρισμα (khárisma, “grace”). Doublet of charisma.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: charisma — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Finnish: armolahja — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Finnish: karisma — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • French: charisme — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • German: Charisma — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Greek: θείο χάρισμα (theío chárisma) — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Indonesian: karisma — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Polish: charyzmat — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit
  • Serbo-Croatian: karìzma — extraordinary power granted by the Holy Spirit