Definition of "elect" in Anglais

noun

1. One chosen or set apart.

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

verb

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

2. (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election.

adjective

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

   • He is the President elect.

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