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Oddly learned nation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

land

'nation' is the definition.
('land' can be a synonym of 'nation')

'oddly learned' is the wordplay.
'oddly' indicates alternate letters.
The alternate letters of 'learned' are 'LAND'.

(Other definitions for land that I've seen before include "Disembark" , "Bring or come ashore" , "See 22" , "Come down to earth" , "win" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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