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Radical campaigner omitted GNP figures for largest economy (7)

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I believe the answer is:

america

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'radical' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for america that I've seen before include "Ira came from the continent" , "Continent of the Western Hemisphere" , "Curious camera I take to the continent" , "Take care and aim for the continent" , "Land of the free and home of the brave?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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