Wrath in country deprived of land (3)

I believe the answer is:

ire

'wrath' is the definition.
(both can mean anger)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Paddy" , "Outrage" , "Hot temper" , "exasperation" , "Anger, rage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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