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anthem Synonyms

Another word for anthem

Choosing another word for anthem depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause, especially one officially adopted as the symbol of a nation or institution.

Usage Example

"The entire stadium stood in respectful silence as the national hymn was played before the championship match."

Strong
hymn
paean
theme song

• noun (Context 2)

A choral composition based on a sacred or biblical text, typically sung by a choir during a Christian church service.

Usage Example

"The cathedral choir rehearsed a sixteenth-century choral hymn for the Sunday morning service."

Strong
hymn
psalm
chorale
canticle
motet

Opposites of anthem

The opposite of anthem shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dirge
lament
See all opposites of anthem

• Nearby Words

antenna
anterior
anteroom
anthem
anthemic
anthemis
anthill

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anthem. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anthem
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