(of a person) chosen or singled out:one of the century’s elect
Christian Theology chosen by God for salvation:success was a sign that they were one of the electthe elect group of saints which was predestined for heaven
[postpositive] chosen for a position but not yet in office:the President-Elect
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1 [with object] choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting:he was elected as councillorthe members who were elected to the committee [with object and complement]:they elected him leader
Christian Theology (of God) choose (someone) in preference to others for salvation.
2 [with infinitive] opt for or choose to do something:more people elected to work at home
