telethon

See also: téléthon

English

Etymology

A blend of telephone +‎ marathon.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/

Noun

telethon (plural telethons)

A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

Translations

television event

French: téléthon (fr) m
Greek: τηλεμαραθώνιος (el) m (tilemarathónios)
Spanish: teletón (es) m

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Basque: ^{(please verify)} teletoi
Italian: ^{(please verify)} teletono

Italian

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English telethon.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈtɛ.le.ton/
Rhymes: -ɛleton
Hyphenation: tè‧le‧thon

Noun

telethon m (invariable)

telethon

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