anthems
nounUK /ˈæn.θəmz/
US /ˈæn.θəmz/
Anthems are special songs that people sing together to show love or pride for a place or group.
The crowd stood and sang the national anthems before the game.
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2. Songs of praise or joy that a group sings together.
The choir sang joyful anthems at the morning service.
3. Famous songs that many people know and love.
That band's songs became anthems for a whole generation.
4. Music written for a choir to sing in church.
The composer wrote several anthems for the cathedral choir.