What does the cryptic crossword clue "Naval officer celebrated defending west following hostilities (4-3)" mean?

The definition is "following hostilities". The wordplay uses charade, container. PO (synonym of "Naval officer") + STAR (synonym of "celebrated") + W (synonym of "west") [container: "defending"]; definition: "following hostilities" The answer is POST-WAR.

Naval officer celebrated defending west following hostilities (4-3)

Times Cryptic #29174 | 10 Across | 2025-03-11 flower

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