What does the cryptic crossword clue "Collective punishment? Certainly not (8)" mean?

The definition is "Collective punishment? Certainly not". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOLITARY (synonym of "Collective punishment? Certainly not") The answer is SOLITARY.

Collective punishment? Certainly not (8)

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