CHOSEN


Meaning of CHOSEN in English

I. ˈchōz ə n adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of chesen, chosen to choose — more at choose

1. : selected or marked for favor or to receive special privilege

privileges granted to a chosen few

2. : selected by God : elect

II. noun

( plural chosen )

: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person

this prophet, the chosen of the Most High

the chosen are freed of all sin

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