What does the cryptic crossword clue "Liberal sailor and German colonist (8)" mean?

The definition is "Liberal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (abbreviation="sailor") + UND (synonym="German") + ANT (abbreviation="colonist") = ABUNDANT; definition: "Liberal" The answer is ABUNDANT.

Liberal sailor and German colonist (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16937 | 14 Across | 2022-10-03 flower

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