What does the cryptic crossword clue "He for one must be supported by church and state (9)" mean?

The definition is "state". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRONOUN (synonym="he for one") + CE (synonym="church") = PRONOUNCE; definition: "state" The answer is PRONOUNCE.

He for one must be supported by church and state (9)

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