Phrase guide

Chosen People

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A group having a special status and relationship with God.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: lifestyle, religion

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of Chosen People.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

any people believing themselves to be chosen by God

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: people

Narrower terms: Hebrews, Israelites

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: valittu kansa — Translations
  • French: peuple élu — Translations
  • Polish: naród wybrany — Translations