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Definition of: anthem
(an′thəm) noun
1. A musical composition, usually set to words from the Bible.
2. A joyous or triumphal song or hymn, or the music to which it is set.
—v.t. To celebrate with, or sing as, an anthem. [OE antefn <LL antiphona <Gk. antiphōna, lit., things sounding in response <anti- against + phōnē voice. Doublet of ANTIPHON]
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