Main Entry: ¹elect

Pronunciation: \i-ˈlekt\

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>