What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular account brought back ancient language (4)" mean?

The definition is "ancient language". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. IN (synonym of "Popular") + AC (synonym of "account") [reversal: "brought"]; definition: "ancient language" The answer is INCA.

Popular account brought back ancient language (4)

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