-thon
suffix
indicating a large-scale event or operation of a specified kind
-thon
1 Britishsuffix
thon
2
British
/ ðɒn /
determiner
Etymology
Origin of -thon1
C20: on the pattern of marathon
Origin of thon2
C19: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Thon Ratha, 31, Phuong Keo Reaksmey, 22, and Long Khunthea, 25, asked for permission to make a Nov. 24- Dec, 1 trip to receive the award, which is sometimes characterized as the “Alternative Nobel.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023
Thon Ratha and Long Kunthea are passionate, young environmental activists for Mother Nature.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2022
Such a reunification may be possible for some families torn apart in this way, according to Wai Hnin Pwint Thon, the rights activist.
From Reuters • Feb. 6, 2022
“The coral cover has decreased by more than 60% in just over 10 years,” says Thon Thamrongnawasawat of Kasetsart University in Bangkok.
From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2021
Och wet, wet tears!—ay, troth, 'tis years Since we kep' rakin' in the hay Thon day—thon day!
From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 2 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
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