What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps man arriving without jacket concealed trousers (7)" mean?

The definition is "Perhaps man". The wordplay uses a hidden word. OMIN (synonym="g") in HID (synonym=""concealed"") = HOMINID; definition: "Perhaps man" The answer is HOMINID.

Perhaps man arriving without jacket concealed trousers (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29179 | 20 Down | 2023-09-19 flower

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