n.
Pronunciation: ' an(t)-th ə m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiph ō na, plural of antiph ō non, from Greek, neuter of antiph ō nos responsive, from anti- + ph ō n ē 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 \ ˌ an(t)- ' th ē -mik, - ' the- \ adjective