What does the cryptic crossword clue "An Athenian man briefly heading state, holding republican views (15)" mean?

The definition is "holding republican views". The wordplay uses a hidden word. AN (synonym="AN") + TIMON (synonym="TIMON") + ARCHI (synonym="ARCHI") + CAL (synonym="CAL") = ANTIMONARCHICAL; definition: "holding republican views" The answer is ANTIMONARCHICAL.

An Athenian man briefly heading state, holding republican views (15)

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