Political communities with clearly defined borders (rather than vague frontiers) in which the governments have extensive power over citizens' lives are known as:

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The term "nation-state" refers to a political entity in which a clearly defined nation (a group of people who share a common culture, language, or history) is united with a specific state (a government with defined borders and sovereignty). In a nation-state, the government has extensive power over citizens' lives and there are clear borders that separate it from other neighboring states.

Political Communities with Clearly Defined Borders (Rather Than Vague Frontiers)