an exclusive group of people; one of the elect who have power inside the government
[ Syn: chosen ]
elect (n.)
selected as the best; an elect circle of artists; elite colleges
[ Syn: elite ]
elected but not yet installed in office; the president elect'
elect (adj.)
select by a vote for an office or membership; We elected him chairman of the board'
choose; I elected to have my funds deposited automatically'