Crossword Genius

Soldier not belonging to the state (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

private

This clue is a double definition.

'soldier' is the first definition.
(private is a type of soldier)

'not belonging to the state' is the second definition.
(eg private sector rather than public sector)

(Other definitions for private that I've seen before include "Secret - serviceman" , "Lowest rank in the army" , "Army three Dn" , "Whispered" , "See 16" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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