elected
Translation
elected
Examples
She is the newly elected president.
She is the newly elected president.
The elected officials will meet tomorrow.
The elected officials will meet tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((elected)) + noun describes a person or position chosen by vote The elected officials will meet tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chosen, selected, appointed
Etymology
From Latin 'eligere' (to pick out), from 'e-' (out) + 'legere' (to choose).
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-' as 'out' and 'lect' as 'choose'. An 'elected' official is 'chosen out' from a group of candidates.