What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ministers not entirely caring about first one leaving wild party (9)" mean?

The definition is "Ministers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RGY (synonym="‘wild party’") in CLEMEN (synonym="CLEMEN") = CLERGYMEN; definition: "Ministers" The answer is CLERGYMEN.

Ministers not entirely caring about first one leaving wild party (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29095 | 17 Across | 2023-06-13 flower

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