What does the cryptic crossword clue "Republican's opponent in solitary, mistreated (8)" mean?

The definition is "Republican’s opponent". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOLITARY, = ROYALIST; definition: "Republican's opponent" The answer is ROYALIST.

Republican's opponent in solitary, mistreated (8)

Times Cryptic #28785 | 13 Across | 2023-12-13 flower

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