What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mapmakers following city descent (6)" mean?

The definition is "descent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BATH (synonym="city") + OS (abbreviation="Mapmakers") = BATHOS; definition: "descent" The answer is BATHOS.

Mapmakers following city descent (6)

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