What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gentry settled in eastern Spain (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gentry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym of "eastern") + LIT (synonym of "settled") + E (abbreviation of "Spain"); definition: "Gentry" The answer is ELITE.

Gentry settled in eastern Spain (5)

Guardian Cryptic #23996 | 7 Down | 2007-02-09 flower

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