What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country lass pursuing senator with energy (7)" mean?

The definition is "Country". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEN (synonym="SEN") + E (synonym="E") + GAL (synonym="GAL") = SENEGAL; definition: "Country" The answer is SENEGAL.

Country lass pursuing senator with energy (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29164 | 15 Across | 2023-09-01 flower

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