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national anthem

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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What a national anthem from the Mexican people.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Supporters who only months earlier had worried about immigration enforcement were now singing the Mexican national anthem, waving Mexican flags and wearing El Tri shirts in public fan zones packed with families.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Jota’s image was shown on the big screen during the playing of Portugal’s national anthem before the game.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

As the U.S. geared up to take on Paraguay and Australia, packed stadiums proudly belted our national anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Dean Thomas hopped three times around the room, singing the national anthem.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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