Anthropological research reveals that most ethnic groups and nations are recent historical creations, our connection to people within these groups is relatively new, and our shared traditions are recently invented. In addition, most members will never meet each other. Therefore, most nations today are:

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The concept of imagined communities, as coined by Benedict Anderson, suggests that the nation is a socially constructed idea that is imagined by its members, who may never meet each other but still feel a shared sense of belonging. This idea aligns with anthropological research that reveals the recent creation of most ethnic groups and nations, and the fact that members within these groups may not have a direct connection to each other. Therefore, the best choice is D, imagined communities.

Anthropological Research Reveals That Most Ethnic Groups and Nations Are