What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two rivers meet in country (5)" mean?

The definition is "country". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (synonym="river") + URAL (synonym="River") = RURAL; definition: "country" The answer is RURAL.

Two rivers meet in country (5)

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