Eu meio que sabia que a definição não era essa, por isso adicionei o "na minha cabeça" no post acima, pode notar.
Indo pela definição do dicionário que você mesmo postou, é um conjunto de qualidade
excepcionais, não algo inerente a todo e qualquer ser vivente, com noção de si mesmo.
Vide no SRD, onde isso engloba até beleza física.
CHARISMA (CHA)
Charisma measures a character’s force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. This ability represents actual strength of personality, not merely how one is perceived by others in a social setting. Charisma is most important for paladins, sorcerers, and bards. It is also important for clerics, since it affects their ability to turn undead. Every creature has a Charisma score.
Já o PRD, vai mais longe ainda.
Charisma (Cha)
Charisma measures a character's personality, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and appearance. It is the most important ability for paladins, sorcerers, and bards. It is also important for clerics, since it affects their ability to channel energy. For undead creatures, Charisma is a measure of their unnatural “lifeforce.” Every creature has a Charisma score. A character with a Charisma score of 0 is not able to exert himself in any way and is unconscious.
Meu ponto foi não a palavra em si, mas o que ela representa em jogos que as usam, como por exemplo, as edições de D&D.