What does the cryptic crossword clue "Survey soldiers entering country (8)" mean?

The definition is "Survey". The wordplay uses charade, container. OR (synonym of "soldiers") + PANAMA (synonym of "country") [container: "entering"]; definition: "Survey" The answer is PANORAMA.

Survey soldiers entering country (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29163 | 25 Across | 2023-08-31 flower

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