Английский Этимологический словарь - anthem
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Anthem
anthem
- O.E. ontemn, antefn, from L.L. antefana, from Gk. antiphona "verse response," from anti- "over against" + phone "voice." Originally "a composition (in prose or verse) sung antiphonally," later "a composition set to sacred music," then "song of praise or gladness." Used of the English national anthem (technically a hymn) since 1591.
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1.
~ n 1 a formal or religious song (- see also national anthem) 2 a song that a particular group of people consider to be very important (The Rolling Stones' `Satisfaction' became an anthem for a generation.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2.
(anthems) An anthem is a song which is used to represent a particular nation, society, or group and which is sung on special occasions. The band played the Czech anthem. N-COUNT see also national anthem ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Middle English antem, from Old English antefn, from Late Latin antiphona, from Late Greek antiphona, plural of antiphonon, from Greek, neuter of antiphonos responsive, from anti- + phone sound — more at ban Date: before 12th century 1. a. a psalm or hymn sung antiphonally or responsively b. a sacred vocal composition with words usually from the Scriptures 2. a song or hymn of praise or gladness 3. a usually rousing popular song that typifies or is identified with a particular subculture, movement, or point of view ~s of teenage angst • ~ic adjective ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
4.
n. 1 an elaborate choral composition usu. based on a passage of scripture for (esp. Anglican) church use. 2 a solemn hymn of praise etc., esp. = national anthem. 3 a composition sung antiphonally. Etymology: OE antefn, antifne f. LL antiphona ANTIPHON ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. noun 1) гимн; торжественная песнь - national anthem 2) eccl. пение, церковный хорал 2. v. poet. петь гимны; воспевать ...Англо-русский словарь
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