chosen

¹ American  

[choh-zuhn] / ˈtʃoʊ zən /

verb

1. a past participle of choose.

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adjective

1. selected from several; preferred.

   The project combined my passion for sailing with my chosen profession as a TV producer.

2. Theology. elect.

noun

1. the chosen. the elect.

Chosen ² American  

[choh-sen] / ˈtʃoʊˈsɛn /

noun

1. Japanese name of Korea.

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chosen ¹ British  

/ ˈtʃəʊzən /

verb

1. the past participle of choose

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adjective

1. selected or picked out, esp for some special quality

Chosen ² British  

/ ˈtʃəʊˈsɛn /

noun

1. the official name for Korea when it was a Japanese province (1910–45)

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Other Word Forms

• chosenness noun
• unchosen adjective

Etymology

Origin of chosen

First recorded in 1200–50, for the noun

Example Sentences

Today, many American Indians have chosen to accept “allegiance” to the U.S., to live outside of tribal nations, and to enjoy the full benefits and burdens of citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Once the snow-storage location is chosen, storing snow is simply about making a really big pile.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Patrick Mullins, who rode Nick Rockett to victory 12 months ago, had already chosen to ride Grangeclare West in the showpiece event.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Speculation is also swirling over the geopolitical implications of which computer chips were chosen to train and power the new system: world-leading US designs or made-in-China alternatives that the country is racing to develop.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“He will teach you. And you will learn. That is how it was with me and your papa. I am grateful he was chosen for me. He has been a good husband.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar