What does the cryptic crossword clue "Empire rebuilt by socialist first shown (9)" mean?

The definition is "first shown". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of EMPIRE ("Empire") + RED (abbreviation of "socialist") [anagram: "rebuilt"] = PREMIERED; definition: "first shown" The answer is PREMIERED.

Empire rebuilt by socialist first shown (9)

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