A single people or nation governed by a political authority or state is commonly referred to as a ______.

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A nation-state is a single people or nation governed by a political authority or state. While "country" and "state" could also be valid answers, they can refer to territories with varying degrees of political organization and cultural diversity, whereas a nation-state is a more specific concept. "Society" is too broad and does not necessarily imply a political authority.

A Single People or Nation Governed by a Political Authority