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noun
1.
a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism: the national anthem of Spain; our college anthem.
2.
a piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures.
3.
a hymn sung alternately by different sections of a choir or congregation.
verb (used with object)
4.
to celebrate with or in an anthem.
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anthem
O.E. ontemn, antefn, "a composition (in prose or verse) sung antiphonally," from L.L. antefana, from Gk. antiphona "verse response" (see antiphon). Sense evolved to "a composition set to sacred music" (late 14c.), then "song of praise or gladness" (1590s). Used in ref.
EXPAND to the English national song (technically a hymn) and extended to those of other nations.
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