What does the cryptic crossword clue "One stirring a private army to resistance (8)" mean?

The definition is "One stirring". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "a") + GI (abbreviation of "private") + TA (abbreviation of "army") + TO (synonym of "to") + R (abbreviation of "resistance"); definition: "One stirring" The answer is AGITATOR.

One stirring a private army to resistance (8)

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