What does the cryptic crossword clue "Directors seen with Catholic barbers? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Directors". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="abbreviation for Catholic") + HAIR (synonym="barbers?") + MEN (synonym="men who deal with hair = barbers?") = CHAIRMEN; definition: "Directors" The answer is CHAIRMEN.

Directors seen with Catholic barbers? (8)

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