Meaning of chosen in English

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Classifying Adjective
chosen
Definitions
1. preferred above all others
Examples
- « the chosen few »
- « her chosen abode »
Synonyms
- selected
Noun
chosen
Definitions
1. one who is the object of choice
Examples
- « who is given preference »
- « she was Mama's chosen »
2. the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
3. an exclusive group of people
Examples
- « one of the elect who have power inside the government »
Derived terms
- elect

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