What does the cryptic crossword clue "Balkan citizen welcoming to American citizen (9)" mean?

The definition is "American citizen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BOS (synonym="TO") + TO (synonym="TO") + NIAN (synonym="TO") = BOSTONIAN; definition: "American citizen" The answer is BOSTONIAN.

Balkan citizen welcoming to American citizen (9)

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