Originally,________ referred to a distinct group of people with a shared place of origin,but it is now most commonly used to refer to a country.

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Nation is the best choice as it refers both to a distinct group of people and a country. Option A (state) and B (realm) may also refer to a country, but they do not necessarily imply a distinct group of people with a shared place of origin. Option D (nation-state) is too specific and not all countries are nation-states.

Originally,________ Referred to a Distinct Group of People with a Shared