What does the cryptic crossword clue "One doesn’t like spending time away from man (5)" mean?

The definition is "One doesn’t like spending". The wordplay uses a deletion. MISER (deletion) = MISER; definition: "One doesn't like spending" The answer is MISER.

One doesn’t like spending time away from man (5)

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