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anthem

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈænθəm/

anthem means: A song that expresses praise or loyalty to a country, group, or God.

noun

PRAISE OR LOYALTYB1

A song that expresses praise or loyalty to a country, group, or God.

  • Everyone stood for the national anthem.
  • The choir sang an anthem of praise.
  • Players listened proudly as their country’s anthem played.

Similar words: hymn

Common phrases: national anthem, anthem of praise, sing an anthem

POPULAR SONGB2

A very popular song, especially one that many people enjoy singing together.

  • That song became a summer anthem.
  • The band played its biggest anthem last.
  • Fans sang along to the festival anthem.

Similar words: hit

Common phrases: dance anthem, summer anthem, club anthem

GROUP SONGB2

A song written for voices, often expressing religious or political ideas.

  • The choir performed a new anthem.
  • Students sang the school anthem together.
  • The composer wrote several anthems for mixed voices.

Similar words: choral song

Common phrases: choral anthem, school anthem, sing an anthem

Questions about anthem

What does anthem mean?

A song that expresses praise or loyalty to a country, group, or God.

What is anthem in other languages?

Türkçe: marş · Español: himno · Français: hymne · Deutsch: Hymne · Italiano: inno · 日本語: 国歌

How do you pronounce anthem?

It is pronounced /ˈænθəm/.

How do you use anthem in a sentence?

Everyone stood for the national anthem. The choir sang an anthem of praise.

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