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charisma (noun):

1 : a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
2 : a special magnetic charm or appeal

Source : Merriam -Webster

Etymology :The Greek word charisma means “favor” or “gift.” It comes from the verb charizesthai (“to favor”), which in turn comes from the noun charis, meaning “grace.” In English, charisma was originally used in Christian contexts to refer to a gift or power bestowed upon an individual by the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church—a sense that is now very rare. These days, we use the word to refer to social, rather than divine, grace. For instance, a leader with charisma may easily gain popular support, and a job applicant with charisma may shine in an interview.

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