National seen in boat on Ganges (6)
I believe the answer is:
tongan
'national' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'in boat on ganges' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TONGAN' is hidden in the letters of 'boat on ganges'.
'seen' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tongan that I've seen before include "One from the Friendly Islands, as was" , "Friendly Islander" , "Language" .)