What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former area far from the coast, not island (8)" mean?

The definition is "Former". The wordplay uses a deletion. A (synonym="area") + NTERIOR (synonym="far from the coast") = ANTERIOR; definition: "Former" The answer is ANTERIOR.

Former area far from the coast, not island (8)

Guardian Cryptic #28995 | 16 Down | 2023-02-16 flower

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