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eletto

elected

adjective eh-LET-toh Rare
People & Society Government

Also means

chosen

Usage Note

Eletto can function both as an adjective ('the elected official') and as a noun (gli eletti, 'the chosen ones'). As a past participle of eleggere, it agrees in gender and number: eletta, eletti, elette. In religious contexts it means 'the elect' or 'the saved'.

Examples

"Il presidente eletto ha tenuto un discorso."

Natural Translation

The president-elect gave a speech.

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