What does the cryptic crossword clue "Curious airs displayed by chosen member of ancient ethnic group (9)" mean?

The definition is "member of ancient ethnic group". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AIRS (synonym="AIRS") + ELITE (synonym="chosen") = ISRAELITE The answer is ISRAELITE.

Curious airs displayed by chosen member of ancient ethnic group (9)

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