Small European republic (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

san marino

'small european republic' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for san marino that I've seen before include "Small European country" , "Small independent republic in NE Italy" , "European microstate" , "town in Northern Italy" , "Small European republic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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