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telethon

Syllabification: (tel·e·thon)
Pronunciation: /ˈteləˌTHän/

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Definition of telethon

noun

  • a very long television program, typically one broadcast to raise money for a charity.

Origin:

1940s (originally US): from tele- 'at a distance' + -thon on the pattern of marathon

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