In Virgil, a term not so far back in history (5)
I believe the answer is:
later
'in virgil a term not so far back in history' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'in virgil a term not' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LATER' can be found hidden inside 'virgil a term not'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for later that I've seen before include "Alter (anag.)" , "Following" , "At some time afterwards" , "Eventually" , "succeeding" .)