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Definition of Anthem
1. Noun. A song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school).
2. Noun. A song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation).
Exact synonyms: Hymn
Specialized synonyms: Dithyramb, Doxology, Choral, Chorale, Canticle, Hymeneal, Paean, Pean, Recessional
Generic synonyms: Religious Song
Specialized synonyms: Dies Irae, Internationale, Te Deum
Derivative terms: Hymn, Hymn
Specialized synonyms: Dithyramb, Doxology, Choral, Chorale, Canticle, Hymeneal, Paean, Pean, Recessional
Generic synonyms: Religious Song
Specialized synonyms: Dies Irae, Internationale, Te Deum
Derivative terms: Hymn, Hymn
Definition of Anthem
1. n. Formerly, a hymn sung in alternate parts, in present usage, a selection from the Psalms, or other parts of the Scriptures or the liturgy, set to sacred music.
2. v. t. To celebrate with anthems.
Definition of Anthem
1. to praise in a song [v -ED, -ING, -S]