What does the cryptic crossword clue "European with reason to be inflammatory (7)" mean?

The definition is "inflammatory". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="European") + MOTIVE (synonym="reason") = EMOTIVE; definition: "inflammatory" The answer is EMOTIVE.

European with reason to be inflammatory (7)

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