What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carelessly lose pay in Pacific island group (9)" mean?

The definition is "Pacific island group". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LOSEPAYIN ("lose pay in") [anagram: "Carelessly"] = POLYNESIA; definition: "Pacific island group" The answer is POLYNESIA.

Carelessly lose pay in Pacific island group (9)

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