What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arab nation reversed hold on island (7)" mean?

The definition is "Arab". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. UK (synonym of "nation") + WAIT (synonym of "hold") + I (abbreviation of "island") [reversal: "reversed"]; definition: "Arab" The answer is KUWAITI.

Arab nation reversed hold on island (7)

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