What does the cryptic crossword clue "I hope it regenerates a country (8)" mean?

The definition is "I hope". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of IHOPEIT ("I hope it") + A (abbreviation of "a") [anagram: "regenerates"] = ETHIOPIA; definition: "country" The answer is Ethiopia.

I hope it regenerates a country (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3098 | 5 Down | 2021-03-07 flower

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