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West African left from Portugal, perhaps (8)

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I believe the answer is:

liberian

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'west african' is the definition.
(Liberia is a west African country)

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(Other definitions for liberian that I've seen before include "Monrovian, say" , "West African" , "One from Monrovia, say" , "Native of Monrovia" , "Nationality of citizen of Monrovia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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