What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country long showing significant growth (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "significant growth". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHILE (synonym of "Country") + PINE (synonym of "long"); definition: "significant growth" The answer is CHILE PINE.

Country long showing significant growth (5,4)

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