anthem

3 definitions • 2 examples

a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion:

The national anthems of the teams are played at the beginning of international football matches.

John Lennon's "Imagine" has become the anthem of peace-lovers all over the world.

a religious song sung by a choir with organ music

a song that has special importance for a particular group of people or country, often sung on special occasions