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English
Etymology
A blend of telephone + marathon.
Pronunciation
Noun
telethon (plural telethons)
- A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.
Translations
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Italian
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from English telethon.
Pronunciation
Noun
telethon m (invariable)
- telethon