ANTHEM


Meaning of ANTHEM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈan(t)-thəm ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiphōna, plural of antiphōnon, from Greek, neuter of antiphōnos responsive, from anti- + phōnē sound — more at ban

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively

b. : a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures

2. : a song or hymn of praise or gladness

3. : a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view

anthem s of teenage angst

• an·the·mic ˌan(t)-ˈthē-mik, -ˈthe- adjective

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