chosen

/ˈtʃoʊzən/
/ˈtʃʌʊzɪn/
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Definitions of chosen
  1. noun
    one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
    “she was Mama's chosen”
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    type of:
    darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, favourite, pet
    a special loved one
  2. noun
    an exclusive group of people
    synonyms: elect
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    type of:
    elite, elite group
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
Pronunciation
US
/ˈtʃoʊzən/
UK
/ˈtʃʌʊzɪn/
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