What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former media state (7)" mean?

The definition is "state". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym of "Former") + PRESS (synonym of "media"); definition: "state" The answer is EXPRESS.

Former media state (7)

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