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national anthem

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun national anthem has 1 sense
  1. national anthem - a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation
    --1 is a kind of
    anthem
    --1 has particulars: Marseillaise; The Star-Spangled Banner

Definitions from the Web

National Anthem

Definition:

The national anthem is a musical composition or a song officially designated to represent and symbolize a country or nation as a whole.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. The official song of a country or nation.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

People sing the national anthem before sporting events to show their patriotism.

It is customary to stand in respect while the national anthem is being played.

Local Usage:

During the Independence Day parade, the local choir performed the national anthem.

The school organized a competition for students to sing the national anthem in different languages.

Example Sentences:

1. The crowd stood up and sang the national anthem with great pride.

2. Before the game started, the announcer asked everyone to rise and remove their hats for the national anthem.

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