ka·ris·ma (k-rzm) n., pl. ka·ris·ma·ta (-m-t.) 1 - A rare personal kwality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent popular devotion and enthusiasm. 2 - Personal magnetism or charm: a television news program famed for the karisma of its ankors. 3 - Personal karakter. 4 - Theology. An ekstraordinary power, such as the ability to perform mirakles, granted to a Kristian by the Holy Spirit. [Greek kharisma, divine favour, from kharizesthai, to favour, from kharis, favour; see gher-2 in Indo-European Roots.] '