Native of Arab state expressing cheers, backing Arab state (4)
I believe the answer is:
iraq
'state' is the definition.
(Iraq is an example)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for iraq that I've seen before include "In ancient times, it was known as Mesopotamia" , "Present-day site of Mesopotamia" , "where there are no easy answers?" , "Putter, perhaps" , "Where Babylon may be found" .)