magnetism definition
/ËmÃ¦gnÉËtÉªzÉm/. noun. Learner's definition of MAGNETISM. [noncount] 1. : the property of attracting certain metals : the attracting property of a magnet. 2. : a quality that makes someone able to attract and hold the interest of other people. Much of his success as a politician can be attributed to his personal magnetism.