The select type (5)

I believe the answer is:

elite

This clue is a double definition.

'the select' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'type' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "Privileged or posh group" , "twelve pitch in the office" , "Select part" , "Exclusive set" , "Aristocracy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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