Definition of elect

The word "elect" has its roots in Latin. In Latin, the word "electus" means "chosen" or "-selected". This Latin word is derived from the verb "electus", which is the past participle of the verb "electus", meaning "to choose". The Latin "electus" is also related to the Latin word "eligere", which means "to pick out" or "to choose". When the Latin word "electus" was borrowed into Middle English, it became "elet" or "elect". Over time, the spelling and meaning evolved to become the modern English word "elect", which means to choose or select someone or something. In modern usage, "elect" is often used in politics, referring to the process of choosing a leader through voting. For example, "The people elect a president by voting for their preferred candidate."