The official song of a nation or sovereign state, generally of a patriotic nature and played at events to celebrate or honor said state.
The official song of a constituent state of a country.
A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
An enthusiastic expression of praise.
To sing a paean; to praise.