Synonyms

telethon

American

[tel-uh-thon] / ˈtɛl əˌθɒn /

noun

a television broadcast lasting several hours, especially one soliciting support for a charity.

telethon British

/ ˈtɛləˌθɒn /

noun

a lengthy television programme to raise charity funds, etc

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Etymology

Origin of telethon

1945–50; tele- ¹ + -thon ( def. )

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