adj.
Pronunciation: i- ' lekt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin electus, past participle of eligere to select, from e- + legere to choose ― more at LEGEND
Date: 15th century
1 : carefully selected : CHOSEN
2 : chosen for salvation through divine mercy
3 a : chosen for office or position but not yet installed <the president- elect > b : chosen for marriage at some future time <the bride- elect >