Hymn

/hɪm/ noun

Definition

A hymn is a religious song or poem that praises a god or expresses deep spiritual feelings. It is often sung together in churches or other places of worship.

Etymology

From Old French "ymne," from Latin "hymnus," from Greek "hymnos" meaning "song of praise." Originally, hymns were not only religious but also celebrated heroes and gods in ancient Greece.

Kelly Says

Hymns were the original "playlist" for group bonding—people have been using them for thousands of years to sync voices, emotions, and beliefs. When a whole crowd sings a hymn together, it literally synchronizes their breathing and heart rhythms.

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