What does the cryptic crossword clue "Capitalists are not gang members, gangster admitted (9)" mean?

The definition is "Capitalists". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DON (synonym="gangster") in LONERS (synonym="who are not gang members") = LONDONERS; definition: "Capitalists" The answer is LONDONERS.

Capitalists are not gang members, gangster admitted (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29276 | 14 Across | 2024-01-11 flower

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