What does the cryptic crossword clue "Native American about to enter the Anglican Church (4)" mean?

The definition is "Native". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RE (synonym="RE") in CE (synonym="CE") = CREE; definition: "Native American" The answer is CREE.

Native American about to enter the Anglican Church (4)

Guardian Cryptic #27371 | 12 Across | 2017-12-04 flower

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