national anthem
noun
Definition of national anthem
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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nationalplay
: of or relating to a nation
: nationalist
: comprising or characteristic of a nationality
: one that owes allegiance to or is under the protection of a nation without regard to the more formal status of citizen or subject
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anthemplay
: a song or hymn of praise or gladness
: a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view
: a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively
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