elected
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to have been chosen for a position because people voted for you.
v.the past participle of 'elect', indicating the selection of a candidate for office through a formal voting process.
Simple“She was elected as the new class president by a large majority.”
In context“After a long and difficult campaign, he was finally elected to the city council with nearly sixty percent of the popular vote.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice with 'as' or 'to'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes someone who has won an election but has not officially started their new job yet.
adj.denoting a person who has been chosen for a position but has not yet been inaugurated or assumed the duties of office.
Simple“The president-elected spent the weeks before the ceremony planning his new team.”
In context“The governor-elected met with the outgoing administration to ensure a smooth transition of power before the January inauguration.”
UsageUsually follows the noun it modifies, often hyphenated as in 'president-elect'.
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a group of people who have been specially chosen for something.
n.a group of individuals selected or set apart, often used in a religious context for those chosen for salvation.
Simple“The preacher spoke about the elected who would find peace.”
In context“The theological debate centered on whether the elected were chosen through their own deeds or through divine grace alone.”
Teacher's tipIn modern English, this sense is rare outside of religious or very formal literary contexts.
Usage elected officials · elected president