English Explanatory Dictionary

-athon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. An event, usually collaborative, characterized by intense activity, effort, and time spent connection to a specific theme or goal.
  2. A such event focused on attracting fundraising for charity.

Word forms

-athon -a-thon -thon

Etymology

Rebracketing of marathon.

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