What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country beginning to modernise antiquated cells (7)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (first_letter="modernise") + OLD (synonym="antiquated") + OVA (synonym="cells") = MOLDOVA; definition: "Country" The answer is MOLDOVA.

Country beginning to modernise antiquated cells (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16390 | 13 Across | 2020-08-27 flower

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