national anthem

noun

: a song that praises a particular country and that is officially accepted as the country's song

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“National anthem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20anthem. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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