/
ɪˈlɛkt/
v.
- choose (someone) to hold a position, especially public office, by voting.
- opt for or choose to do something.
- Christian Theology (of God) choose (someone) in preference to others for salvation.
adj.
- chosen or singled out.
▸Christian Theology chosen by God for salvation.
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[postpos.]
elected to a position but not yet in office:
the President Elect.
Derivative
- electability n.
- electable adj.
Etymology
ME: from L. elect-, eligere ‘pick out’.