having been selected as the best or most appropriate:he is by no means a forerunner in his chosen field
chosen few
a small group of people who enjoy special privileges or treatment, typically in a way thought to be unfair:why have they kept this secret to themselves, the chosen few?
chosen people
the Jewish people considered (in Jewish and Christian tradition) as having been selected by God for a special relationship with him.
(in Christian use) those destined for salvation; believing Christians.
