Meaning & use
Charism
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A spiritual gift or grace believed to be given by God for the benefit of a community, especially in Christian theology.
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The nun described teaching as her particular charism within the religious order.
Different religious communities emphasize different charisms, such as hospitality or contemplative prayer.
A note on using this word
From the Greek 'kharisma,' meaning favor or gift; distinct from the more common word 'charisma,' though they share the same root.
Words with a similar meaning
giftspiritual gift
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