elect

/iหหˆlษ›kt/

IPA: /IH0 L EH1 K T/

noun
  1. 1

    One chosen or set apart.

  2. 2

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

Antonyms

reprobate
verb
  1. 1

    To choose or make a decision (to do something)

  2. 2

    To choose (a candidate) in an election

adjective
  1. 1

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

    โ€œHe is the President elect.โ€

  2. 2

    Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

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