anthem

Meanings

• noun

  A song, usually officially adopted by a country, group, or organization as its symbolic representation.

  - "The national anthem of the United States is 'The Star-Spangled Banner'."
  - "The anthem of the European Union is 'Ode to Joy' from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with anthem
hymn , gym , swim , limb

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Variants

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anthem , anthemic , anthems , national anthem

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'anthema' meaning 'flower', due to the ancient custom of singing hymns to the gods while offering flowers.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was originally titled 'Defence of Fort M'Chenry'?

2. The anthem of Australia, 'Advance Australia Fair', was written in the late 1800s but wasn't officially adopted until 1984.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hymn: A hymn is a song of praise to a god or gods, often sung in a religious context.

2. National anthem: A national anthem is a song that represents a country and is often played or sung at national events.

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Culture

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An anthem is a powerful symbol of national pride and identity. It is often sung at ceremonial events, such as the opening of sports competitions or the swearing-in of political leaders. The melody and lyrics of an anthem can evoke strong emotions and a sense of unity among the people of a nation or group.

How to Memorize "anthem"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the flag of the country whose anthem you are learning.
   - Imagine yourself singing the anthem with others.
   - Picture the lyrics in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the anthem with a positive emotion, such as patriotism or pride.
   - Connect the anthem with a memorable experience, such as watching a sports event or attending a ceremony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the words of the anthem.
   - Break the anthem down into smaller sections and memorize them one at a time.
   - Sing the anthem to the tune of a familiar song.

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