Rare but attested use of 'fortunate' as a noun referring to a lucky or advantaged person, often collectively as 'the fortunate'.
Definitionen
A person who is fortunate; a lucky individual. Only a fortunate will be chosen for such an opportunity.
Fortunate people collectively, especially those who are wealthy or otherwise advantaged (usually preceded by “the”). The fortunate often forget how difficult life can be for the poor.
Synonyme
favored one
blessed (one)
fortunate person
lucky person
fortunate one
the lucky
lucky one