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hymn
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈinu/hi·no
Definitions
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A religious song or ode of praise to God or a deity, or a patriotic song expressing loyalty to a nation.
Usage examples
“The congregation sang a hymn.”
“The national anthem is a type of hymn.”
Common combinations
national anthemhymn booksing a hymnchurch hymn
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A solemn patriotic song officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity.
Usage examples
“The national anthem was played before the football match.”
“They stood up for the anthem.”