anthem

noun
UK: /ˈæn.θəm/
US: /ˈæn.θəm/

  1. A song that represents a country or organization.

    1. Our anthem makes me proud. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team sang their anthem before the championship game commenced yesterday. [ ] [ ]

  2. A song that is particularly special to a group of people.

    1. This song is a true anthem. [ ] [ ]
    2. That 1980s song is considered the anthem of a generation, representing their dreams. [ ] [ ]

  3. A piece of religious music, often sung by a choir.

    1. The anthem was beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The choir performed a moving anthem during the church service last Sunday. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hymn song theme song chant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anthem" in English means: A song that represents a country or organization., A song that is particularly special to a group of people., A piece of religious music, often sung by a choir..

The phonetic transcription of "anthem" is /ˈæn.θəm/ in British English and /ˈæn.θəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anthem": hymn, song, theme song, chant.

Example usage of "anthem": "Our anthem makes me proud.". More examples on the page.