What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bumpkin agreed to occupy pastureland after reflection (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bumpkin". The wordplay uses a reversal. OK (synonym="=agreed") in YEL (synonym="LEY=pastureland; “after reflection” indicates reversal") = YOKEL; definition: "Bumpkin" The answer is YOKEL.

Bumpkin agreed to occupy pastureland after reflection (5)

Independent Cryptic #11936 | 25 Across | 2025-01-10 flower

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