What does the cryptic crossword clue "Those people initially establish unifying idea (5)" mean?

The definition is "idea". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. THEM (synonym of "Those people") + E (first letter of "establish unifying") [first letter: "initially"]; definition: "idea" The answer is THEME.

Those people initially establish unifying idea (5)

Independent Cryptic #11820 | 27 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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