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charisma

The origin and history of charisma.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek kharisma ("grace, favour, gift"), from kharis ("grace"). Its modern meaning of magnetic personal appeal spread widely after sociologist Max Weber used it to describe a rare quality in certain leaders.

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