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elected

American  
[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /

adjective

  1. chosen by vote, as for an office (appointed ).

    an elected official.

noun

  1. the elected. elect.

  2. a politician, officer, or official who has been chosen by vote.

    Volunteer readers include published authors and local electeds who care deeply about the future of our libraries.

Other Word Forms

  • self-elected adjective
  • unelected adjective

Etymology

Origin of elected

First recorded in 1550–60; elect + -ed 2

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