elected

American  

[ih-lek-tid] / ɪˈlɛk tɪd /

adjective

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

   an elected official.

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noun

1. the elected. elect.

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

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Other Word Forms

• self-elected adjective
• unelected adjective

Etymology

Origin of elected

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

Example Sentences

Jeff Kent, just elected to the Hall of Fame, did the honors for the San Francisco Giants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Several elected representatives in the FCT have come from other parts of the country.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In a republic, the noun, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, constrained by law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Owain Clatworthy was selected for sixth place on the list in Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg, and had been elected as a councillor in Bridgend last year.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Frederick’s successor, his son Christian, was only 11 when the King died, and the Danish nobles elected four of their number to serve as Protectors until he reached the age of 20.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin