What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empire damaged by Republican head of government (7)" mean?

The definition is "head of government". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of EMPIRE ("Empire") + R (abbreviation of "Republican") [anagram: "damaged"] = PREMIER; definition: "head of government" The answer is PREMIER.

Empire damaged by Republican head of government (7)

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