Chosen few (5)
I believe the answer is:
elite
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">chosen few</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Best, privileged, group" , "Privileged or posh group" , "Group enjoying superior status" , "Cream, the pick" , "Upper crust" .)