anthem
Translation
anthem, hymn
Examples
Everyone stood for the national anthem.
Everyone stood for the national anthem.
The song became an anthem for a generation.
The song became an anthem for a generation.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a song of praise or patriotism Everyone stood for the national anthem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hymn, song of praise, paean
Etymology
From Greek 'antiphōna', meaning 'responsive singing'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a whole stadium of fans singing their team's 'anthem' together.