What does "chosen one" mean?

A character in a narrative work who is predestined to save the world or accomplish some other grand and heroic deed; one who is predestined to become the one.

What is a synonym for "chosen one"?

Common synonyms include: designate, elect, fate bound, most elect.

Chosen one

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun

1
A character in a narrative work who is predestined to save the world or accomplish some other grand and heroic deed; one who is predestined to become the one. informal
"Many of these fantasy novels feature a main character portrayed as a chosen one who will save everyone else."

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designate elect fate bound most elect

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"Many of these fantasy novels feature a main character portrayed as a chosen one who will save everyone else."

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