chosenfew

noun
UK /ˈtʃəʊzən fjuː/
US /ˈtʃoʊzən fjuː/

A chosen few are a small group of people picked because they are special.

Only a chosen few got to meet the famous author.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small number of people selected for a special task or honor.

The coach trusted a chosen few to lead the team.

3. A group believed to be specially favored or destined.

They acted like a chosen few with secret knowledge.

4. A small set of items picked out from a larger collection.

She kept only a chosen few of her old letters.