What does the cryptic crossword clue "President Macron's rejection holds team back (5)" mean?

The definition is "President". The wordplay uses a reversal. IX (synonym="IX") in NON (synonym="French for no, ‘Macron’s rejection’") = NIXON; definition: "President" The answer is NIXON.

President Macron's rejection holds team back (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29259 | 8 Across | 2023-12-21 flower

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