What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son without friends ditching European social gathering (5)" mean?

The definition is "social gathering". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="son") + ALON (synonym="son") = SALON; definition: "social gathering" The answer is SALON.

Son without friends ditching European social gathering (5)

Independent Cryptic #11789 | 6 Down | 2024-07-23 flower

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