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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024an•them /ˈænθəm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Music and Dancea song, such as of praise, devotion, or patriotism.
- Music, Music and Dancea hymn.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024an•them (an′thəm),USA pronunciation n. - Music and Dancea song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism:the national anthem of Spain; our college anthem.
- Music and Dancea piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures.
- Music, Music and Dancea hymn sung alternately by different sections of a choir or congregation.
v.t. - to celebrate with or in an anthem.
- Greek antíphōna (see antiphon); spelling, spelled with h probably by association with hymn, with pronunciation, pronounced then changed to reflect spelling, spelled
- Late Latin antefana, antiphōna (feminine singular)
- Middle English antem, Old English antemn(e), antefne bef. 1000
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: anthem /ˈænθəm/ n - 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
Etymology: Old English antemne, from Late Latin antiphōna antiphon |