anthem

About 1.10 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Antiphon.
2. noun A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.

   The school's anthem sang of its many outstanding qualities, and it was hard to keep a straight face while singing.

3. noun A hymn of praise or loyalty.

   The choir sang a selection of Christmas anthems at the service just before the big day.

4. noun A very popular song or track.
5. verb To celebrate with anthems.

Similar words

hymn commendation pledge ode song music peace songs anthemion dithyrambos

Often followed by

of and was for is in to at by

Word family

anthemic anthems