What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ancient British soldier in left-wing Ulster? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ancient British soldie r". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RED (synonym="left-wing") + COAT (synonym="COAT") = REDCOAT The answer is REDCOAT.

Ancient British soldier in left-wing Ulster? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29547 | 15 Across | 2024-11-22 flower

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