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telethon

/ˈtɛlɪθɒn/

/ˈtɛlɪθɑn/

telethonnoun

telethons

/ˈtɛlɪθɒn/

/ˈtɛlɪθɑn/

Translations

The charity organized a telethon to raise funds for the hospital.

Благотворительная организация устроила телемарафон для сбора средств для больницы.

Definitions

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.

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").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a telethon.

Local stations adopted a telethon format for their annual fundraiser.