What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailors in similar European race (11)" mean?

The definition is "European race". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARINES (synonym of "Sailors") + SAME (synonym of "similar"); definition: "European race" The answer is SAMMARINESE.

Sailors in similar European race (11)

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