Chants Meaning in English

word · lemma: chant

US

ˈtʃænts

CHANTS

UK

tʃˈɑːnts

CHAANTS

Definition

Repeated rhythmic phrases, often sung or spoken by a group, especially in religious ceremonies or protests.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural and refers to group singing or shouting, not solo songs. Common with 'protest', 'football', or 'monks'. Not the same as 'songs'—'chants' focus on repetition and rhythm.

• Spanish: cánticos - cantos (religiosos o de grupo)
• Portuguese (BR): cânticos - cantos (religiosos ou de grupo)
• Portuguese (PT): cânticos - cantos (religiosos ou de grupo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 吟唱 - 唱诵
• Chinese (Traditional): 吟唱 - 唱誦
• Hindi: मंत्रोच्चार - समूह गीत
• Arabic: هتافات - تراتيل
• Bengali: স্লোগান - মন্ত্র - ধ্বনি (দলবদ্ধ উচ্চারণ)
• Russian: скандирования - песнопения
• Japanese: 唱和（チャンツ） - 詠唱
• Vietnamese: khẩu hiệu - tụng kinh - hô vang
• Korean: 구호 - 챈트 - (종교적) 송가
• Turkish: tezahürat - ilahi - slogan
• Urdu: نعرے - منتر
• Indonesian: nyanyian - sorakan - mantra

Example Sentences

The crowd sang chants at the football match.

basic

The monks repeated their morning chants.

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I could hear loud chants from outside.

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Protesters filled the streets with powerful chants demanding change.

natural

You could hear school spirit chants during the pep rally.

natural

Some fans made up their own chants to support the team.

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