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anthem
[ an-thuhm ]
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.
anthem
/ ˈænθəm; ænˈθɛmɪk /
noun
- a song of loyalty or devotion, as to a nation or college
a 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
- anthemic, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ٳ· [an-, theem, -ik, ‐-, them, ‐], adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anthem1
Example Sentences
All I Ever Asked – a chirpy rock anthem that disguises a desperately sad story about being undervalued – won her support slots with Lewis Capaldi and Louis Tomlinson.
He’s standing on the mound with the national anthem playing.
There are a couple of knockouts – including the crunchy garage rock of Gap Toothed Smile, and the choppy New Wave anthem Link – but the point of the album is its diversity.
Strangely it was one of those empty club anthems, I Am The Party, that ultimately carried the most meaning.
Warren's arena pop anthems are searingly honest, almost to a fault, drawing on his challenging childhood, and fairytale romance with Kouvr.
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