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Meaning of elect

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

elect

Pronunciation:/iːˈlɛkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. One chosen or set apart.

  2. In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To choose or make a decision (to do something)

  2. To choose (a candidate) in an election

adjective

Definitions

  1. Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

    Example: He is the President elect.

  2. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.