What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eager to capture a country (7)" mean?

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses charade, container. HUNGRY (synonym of "Eager") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "capture"]; definition: "country" The answer is HUNGARY.

Eager to capture a country (7)

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