anthem
/ˈænθəm/
noun
- A formal song of a country, organization, or group, often sung on special occasions.
- Many countries have laws that protect their national anthem.
- The school's anthem is played at every graduation ceremony.
- The crowd stood to sing the national anthem before the game.
- A song that represents a particular group, movement, or feeling, often popular and uplifting.
- Fans consider this track the ultimate sports anthem.
- The band's hit single is considered an anthem of teenage rebellion.
- That song became an anthem for the civil rights movement.
- A piece of religious music, usually with words from the Bible, sung in a church service.
- The choir performed a beautiful anthem during the morning service.
- She composed a new anthem for the Easter celebration.
- The organist played a solemn anthem for the memorial.