What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supply teacher welcomes popular girl (9)" mean?

The definition is "girl". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TEACHER (synonym="TEACHER") + IN (synonym="popular") = CATHERINE; definition: "girl" The answer is CATHERINE.

Supply teacher welcomes popular girl (9)

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