charism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

charism charisms charismata

Etymology

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

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