anthem
IPA: ˈænθʌm
noun
- (archaic) Antiphon.
- A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
- A hymn of praise or loyalty.
- (informal) A very popular song or track.
verb
- (transitive, poetic) To celebrate with anthems.
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Examples of "anthem" in Sentences
- What do you think the Shores of Tripoli in the Marine anthem is referring to?
- The daily anthem is back, and the NB government is considering legislation to make it mandatory.
- The first stanza of the anthem translates as: 'Germany, Germany above all/Above all in the world.
- The first stanza of the anthem translates as: "Germany, Germany above all/Above all in the world.
- "I've always wanted to be a rock star, so starting out with the anthem is a good way," Thompson said.
- Nina, the anthem is so familiar to me now that it's hard to remember my first impressions, but I think it did take me a while (3 or 4 live hockey games) to get it memorised!
- Lisa Leslie, center, and Team USA sing the national anthem from the top of the podium after capping a gold-medal Olympics performance with a 27-point romp in the tournament final.
- It was during the war that Emmett gained national prominence for his most famous song, which today is known as the anthem of Southern racism, but for Emmett was actually a wish to be a slave:
- Ireland's Call - now that's what I call an anthem... followed by the inevitably more staid sounds of Botha's dibbly dobblies will be missed but Wilson, who is usually a keeper, is breaking through for Surrey so should provide good batting depth.
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