What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former American student briefly holding British record (5)" mean?

The definition is "record". The wordplay uses charade, container. ALUM (synonym of "Former American student briefly") + B (synonym of "British") [container: "holding"]; definition: "record" The answer is ALBUM.

Former American student briefly holding British record (5)

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