chosen

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃəʊzn/
past participle of choose

adjective

  • having been selected as the best or most appropriate: he is by no means a forerunner in his chosen field

Phrases

chosen few

a small group of people who enjoy special privileges or treatment, typically in a way thought to be unfair: why have they kept this secret to themselves, the chosen few?

chosen people

the Jewish people considered (in Jewish and Christian tradition) as having been selected by God for a special relationship with him.
(in Christian use) those destined for salvation; believing Christians.