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Contingent around politician (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

camp

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'contingent' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'around politician' is the wordplay.
'around' becomes 'ca' (circa).
'politician' becomes 'MP' (Member of Parliament).
'ca'+'mp'='CAMP'

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(Other definitions for camp that I've seen before include "Hill fort; extravagantly theatrical" , "Affected - group of tents" , "group of supporters" , "Bloc" , "party supporters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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