anthem
[ an-thuhm ]
/ ˈæn θəm /
noun
a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism: the national anthem of Spain; our college anthem.
a piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures.
a hymn sung alternately by different sections of a choir or congregation.
verb (used with object)
to celebrate with or in an anthem.
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Origin of anthem
OTHER WORDS FROM anthem
an·them·ic [an-theem-ik, ‐them‐], /ænˈθim ɪk, ‐ˈθɛm‐/, adjectiveWords nearby anthem
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British Dictionary definitions for anthem
anthem
/ (ˈænθəm) /
noun
a song of loyalty or devotion, as to a nation or collegea national anthem
a musical composition for a choir, usually set to words from the Bible, sung as part of a church service
a religious chant sung antiphonally
a popular rock or pop song
Derived forms of anthem
anthemic (ænˈθɛmɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for anthem
Old English antemne, from Late Latin antiphōna antiphon
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