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• Nom désignant un chant solennel de louange ou de dévotion, notamment envers une nation, une école, un dieu ou un saint, ou un hymne officiel représentant un groupe ou une cause.

A noun referring to a song of devotion or loyalty, such as to a nation or school, or a song of praise to God, a saint, or a nation.

1. National or group songB1formal

   A song of devotion or loyalty, often associated with a nation, school, or organization.

   Hymne (national, d'un groupe)

   • The crowd stood up to sing the national anthem.
   • The school anthem is played at every graduation ceremony.
   • The team has its own anthem that fans sing at matches.

   Synonymeschanthymnodepaeansong

2. Religious song of praiseB1formal

   A song of praise to God, a saint, or a nation, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

   Chant religieux de louange

   • The choir performed a beautiful anthem during the service.
   • The anthem was sung in honor of the patron saint.
   • The cathedral's anthem echoed through the halls.

   Synonymescanticlechoralehymnpsalmspiritual