Definition

A person who has been chosen or picked from a group for a specific purpose or role.

Example

The selectee for the scholarship was announced at the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new selectee for the military program?

Yeah, I heard he was really excited about it!

I wonder what kind of training he'll go through as a selectee.

Probably some intense stuff, but it will be a great experience for him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Selectee → It is formed from "select" (from Latin "selectus", meaning chosen) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "selectee" refers to a person who has been chosen or selected for a particular purpose or position.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has been 'chosen' ('select') for a specific role, and the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving that choice.

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