What does the cryptic crossword clue "Real centre of democracy on Greek island (8)" mean?

The definition is "Real". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="centre") + ON (literal="on") + CRETE (synonym="island") = CONCRETE; definition: "Real" The answer is CONCRETE.

Real centre of democracy on Greek island (8)

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