What does the cryptic crossword clue "State of university weightlifter announced (7)" mean?

The definition is "State". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). U (synonym="university") + KRAINE (synonym="KRAINE") = UKRAINE; definition: "State" The answer is UKRAINE.

State of university weightlifter announced (7)

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