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phonathon

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[foh-nuh-thon] / ˈfoʊ nəˌθɒn /

noun

  1. a campaign to solicit funds or support in which volunteers make phone calls to prospective donors or supporters.

Etymology

Origin of phonathon

phone 1 + -athon

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