What does the cryptic crossword clue "A rebel soldier lost in scholarly setting (8)" mean?

The definition is "scholarly setting". The wordplay uses a deletion. A (abbreviation="A") + CADE (synonym="rebel") + MIA (synonym="soldier") = ACADEMIA; definition: "scholarly setting" The answer is ACADEMIA.

A rebel soldier lost in scholarly setting (8)

Times Cryptic #29089 | 27 Across | 2024-12-02 flower

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