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national anthem

British

noun

a patriotic hymn or other song adopted by a nation for use on public or state occasions

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Trump and Xi stood in the centre as a Chinese military band played The Star-Spangled Banner and then the Chinese national anthem as cannons fired.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Iran is also seeking assurances over the treatment of the national team, including respect for the Iranian flag and national anthem, as well as enhanced security at airports, hotels and stadiums during the tournament.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The pair reports that a Ukrainian negotiator even created a green and gold Donnyland flag — and a national anthem using ChatGPT.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

A military band played and the room stood for the national anthem before a break for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“God Save the King,” the American national anthem and the Russian “Internationale” were played.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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