What does the cryptic crossword clue "European and American openness not initially progressed (8)" mean?

The definition is "European". The wordplay uses acrostic. ANDOR (synonym="American spelling of candour = openness") + RAN (synonym="as in “ran to completion” = progressed") = ANDORRAN; definition: "European" The answer is ANDORRAN.

European and American openness not initially progressed (8)

Independent Cryptic #11636 | 14 Across | 2024-01-26 flower

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