anthem
//ˈæn.θəm//
Noun
anthemSingular
anthemsPlural
1
A rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause, often sung on special occasions.
That song became the anthem of the civil rights movement.
2
A song officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity, typically played at state ceremonies and sporting events.
The national anthem is played before every international soccer match.
3
A choral composition, often with a religious text, typically sung during a church service.
The choir sang a beautiful anthem during the Sunday service.