What does the cryptic crossword clue "A Welshman, a Scotsman and an African (7)" mean?

The definition is "African". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IVOR (synonym="IVOR") + IAN (synonym="IAN") = IVORIAN; definition: "an African" The answer is IVORIAN.

A Welshman, a Scotsman and an African (7)

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