What does the cryptic crossword clue "Liberal Democrat genius showing dejection (14)" mean?

The definition is "dejection". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DEMOCRATGENIUS ("Democrat genius") [anagram: "Liberal"] = DISCOURAGEMENT; definition: "dejection" The answer is DISCOURAGEMENT.

Liberal Democrat genius showing dejection (14)

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