national anthem
noun
: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song
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The program includes taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, speakers and the reading of names of past veterans.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Here's the latest predictions Who is singing the national anthem at Indy 500?
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 18 May 2024
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Here's the latest predictions Who is singing the national anthem at Indy 500?
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for national anthem
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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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