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telethon

/ˈtɛlɪθɒn/

/ˈtɛlɪθɑn/

Translations

telethonnoun

telethons

/ˈtɛlɪθɒn/

/ˈtɛlɪθɑn/

The annual telethon raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

Le téléthon annuel a permis de recueillir des millions de dollars pour la recherche sur le cancer.

Synonyms

fundraising event

charity broadcast

televised fundraiser

fundraising telecast

telethonadjective

/ˈtɛl.ɪ.θɒn/

/ˈtɛl.ə.θɑːn/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "telethon format").

Additional translations

téléthonEmploi attributif ou qualificatif rare ; le nom est plus naturel en français.

telethonnoun

A lengthy television program, typically broadcast live, that is designed to raise funds for a charity or cause.

The annual telethon raised millions of dollars for cancer research.

telethonadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a telethon.

Local stations adopted a telethon format for their annual fundraiser.