What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country church sits on return of priest (5)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses a reversal. CH (synonym="‘church’") + ILE (synonym="ILE") = CHILE; definition: "Country" The answer is CHILE.

Country church sits on return of priest (5)

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