English word anthem comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) ἀντί, Ancient Greek (to 1453) φωνή
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ἀντί | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| φωνή | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| ἀντίφωνος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| ἀντίφωνα | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (grc) | |
| antiphona | Late Latin (LL) | |
| antefn | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| anteme | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| anthem | English (eng) | (archaic) Antiphon.. (informal) A very popular song or track.. A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.. A hymn of praise or loyalty. (transitive, poetic) To celebrate with anthems. |