Elect (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object)
  1. to choose or select by vote, as for an office: to elect a mayor.
  2. to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.).
  3. to pick out; choose: First-year students may elect French, Spanish, or German.
  4. (of God) to select for divine mercy or favor, especially for salvation.
verb (used without object)
  1. to choose or select someone or something, as by voting.
adjective
  1. selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun): the governor-elect.
  2. select or choice: an elect circle of artists.
  3. chosen by God, especially for eternal life.
noun the elect,
  1. a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.
  2. a person or persons chosen by God, especially for favor or salvation.
abbreviation
  1. electric.
  2. electrical.
  3. electrician.
  4. electricity.
verb
  1. to choose (someone) to be (a representative or a public official) by voting
  2. to select; choose
  3. (of God) to select or predestine for the grace of salvation
adjective
  1. voted into office but not yet installed
    • chosen or choice; selected or elite
    • (as collective noun; preceded by the)
  3. Christianity
    • selected or predestined by God to receive salvation; chosen
    • (as collective noun; preceded by the)
Elect (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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