What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lover involved in standard affair (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lover". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAR (synonym="standard") + AMOUR (synonym="affair") = PARAMOUR; definition: "Lover" The answer is PARAMOUR.

Lover involved in standard affair (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26478 | 8 Across | 2015-01-26 flower

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