What does the cryptic crossword clue "Welsh man mistaken for saviour on English river (8)" mean?

The definition is "Welsh". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAM (synonym="English river") + BRIAN (synonym="reference Monty Python’s Life Of Brian") = CAMBRIAN; definition: "Welsh" The answer is CAMBRIAN.

Welsh man mistaken for saviour on English river (8)

Times Cryptic #28672 | 15 Across | 2023-08-03 flower

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