What does the cryptic crossword clue "Closest human perhaps circling bull? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Closest". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OX (synonym="OX") in PRIMATE (synonym="PRIMATE") = PROXIMATE; definition: "Closest" The answer is PROXIMATE.

Closest human perhaps circling bull? (9)

Times Cryptic #28993 | 9 Across | 2024-08-12 flower

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