What does the cryptic crossword clue "Contra gets deal after revolution in Caribbean islands (8)" mean?

The definition is "islands". The wordplay uses a reversal. ANTI (synonym="contra") + SELL (reversal="deal") = ANTILLES; definition: "Caribbean islands" The answer is ANTILLES.

Contra gets deal after revolution in Caribbean islands (8)

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