What does the cryptic crossword clue "People of south-eastern nations in conflict (9)" mean?

The definition is "People". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SE (synonym="SE") + NATIONS (synonym="NATIONS") = ESTONIANS; definition: "People" The answer is ESTONIANS.

People of south-eastern nations in conflict (9)

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