What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trader, righteous liberal (7)" mean?

The definition is "liberal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym="company, a “trader”") + PIOUS (synonym="PIOUS") = COPIOUS; definition: "liberal" The answer is COPIOUS.

Trader, righteous liberal (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29336 | 1 Across | 2024-03-21 flower

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