noun
any people believing themselves to be chosen by God
• Hypernyms: ↑people
• Hyponyms: ↑Hebrews, ↑Israelites
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nounUsage: often capitalized C&P
: a people that is considered or that considers itself to be chosen especially by God as his people and specially consecrated to holy purposes; specifically : israelites
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(often caps.)
the Israelites. Ex. 19.
[1525-35]
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Chosen People,
the Israelites (in the Bible, Deuteronomy 14:2).
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those selected by God for a special relationship with him, esp. the people of Israel; the Jews
■ those destined to be saved by God; believing Christians
Useful english dictionary. 2012.