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Private space for major employer (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

army base

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This clue could be a double definition.

'private space' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'major employer' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'for' is the link.

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I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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