noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
elite; select group; top-tier
Refers to a person or group considered superior in ability, status, or quality. Often used attributively with の to modify nouns.
from French élite
彼はエリート大学を卒業した。
He graduated from an elite university.
エリートだけが参加できる会議
There is a meeting that only the elite can attend.