What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old part of Africa with chasm in one area (9)" mean?

The definition is "Old part of Africa". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABYSS (synonym of "chasm") + IN (synonym of "with") + I (synonym of "one") + A (synonym of "area"); definition: "Old part of Africa" The answer is ABYSSINIA.

Old part of Africa with chasm in one area (9)

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