What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old kingdom with power over large country (7)" mean?

The definition is "Old kingdom". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation="power") + RUSSIA (synonym="country") = PRUSSIA; definition: "Old kingdom" The answer is PRUSSIA.

Old kingdom with power over large country (7)

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