/ Dictionary / Index A anthem: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: an•them Pronunciation: (an'thum), [key] — n. a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism: the national anthem of Spain; our college anthem. a piece of sacred vocal music, usually with words taken from the Scriptures. a hymn sung alternately by different sections of a choir or congregation. —v.t. to celebrate with or in an anthem. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: anthem (Thesaurus) anthelmintic anthema Related Content Daily Word Quiz: languid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language