Meaning & Definition of Elect in English

1. An exclusive group of people

• "One of the elect who have power inside the government"

1. Select by a vote for an office or membership

• "We elected him chairman of the board"

2. Choose

• "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"

1. Selected as the best

• "An elect circle of artists"

• "Elite colleges"

2. Elected but not yet installed in office

• "The president elect"