national anthems NA-shah-nul AN-thumz Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition Songs, usually anthems, fanfares, marches, or hymns, that are used as national symbols. The earliest is the British, God Save the Queen. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 21:00:55