Retired fellow at home in cattle-raising country (5)

I believe the answer is:

niger

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'country' is the definition.
(African country)

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(Other definitions for niger that I've seen before include "Landlocked W African republic" , "West African republic" , "River, Africa's largest delta" , "Land-locked country and river of W Africa" , "River of West Africa" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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