He comes from Constantinople - or Istanbul if you prefer (4)

I believe the answer is:

stan

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'he' is the definition.

'constantinople or istanbul if you prefer' is the wordplay.
'STAN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

'comes from' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stan that I've seen before include "One of the comic duo" , "Laurel and Hardy, . . . . and Ollie" , "Laurel perhaps" , "- Laurel, Hardy's partner" , "Eminem hit; man's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.

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