chosen

¹

[ choh-zuhn ]

verb

1. a past participle of choose.

adjective

1. selected from several; preferred:

   The project combined my passion for sailing with my chosen profession as a TV producer.

2. Theology. elect ( def 8 ).

noun

1. the chosen. the elect.

Chosen

²

[ choh-sen ]

noun

1. Japanese name of Korea.

Chosen

¹

/ ˈtʃəʊˈsɛn /

noun

1. the official name for Korea when it was a Japanese province (1910–45)

chosen

²

/ ˈtʃəʊzən /

verb

1. the past participle of choose

adjective

1. selected or picked out, esp for some special quality

Other Words From

• cho·sen·ness noun
• un·cho·sen adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chosen¹

First recorded in 1200–50, for the noun

Example Sentences

While only the most elite candidates are chosen to go to space, NASA’s behavioral health program works to optimize their emotional support system by keeping them connected with their loved ones on Earth.

From Salon

Stephen Miller, the author of some of Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement tactics, including family separation during his first term, was chosen last week as his deputy chief of staff.

From Los Angeles Times

President Isaac Herzog called it "a dark day for justice and humanity", saying the decision had "chosen the side of terror and evil over democracy and freedom".

From BBC

We have chosen not to identify the children and the schools, and have changed the name of the parents and guardians.

From BBC

“The decision has chosen the side of terror and evil over democracy and freedom, and turned the very system of justice into a human shield for Hamas’ crimes against humanity,” he added.

From BBC