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anthem

anthem /ˈænθəm/ noun
plural anthems
anthem
/ˈænθəm/
noun
plural anthems
Britannica Dictionary definition of ANTHEM
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1 
: a formal song of loyalty, praise, or happiness
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— see also national anthem
2 
: a song that is important to a particular group of people
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— anthemic

/ˌænˈθiːmɪk/ adjective
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