Man of the people takes up central part in star comedy (8)
I believe the answer is:
democrat
'man of the people' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'up central part in star comedy' is the wordplay.
'DEMOCRAT' is hidden back-to-front in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how this is indicated.
'takes' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for democrat that I've seen before include "Believer in popular government" , "American politician" , "Ditto" , "One who believes in government by the whole people" , "Cleveland?" .)