-athon

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See also: Athon and -a-thon

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

-a-thon
-thon (after a vowel)

Etymology[edit]

Back-formation from marathon.

Suffix[edit]

-athon

A greatly extended period of any activity, usually for the purpose of fundraising.

Derived terms[edit]

English terms suffixed with -athon

Anagrams[edit]

Hotan, Notah, antho-, thoan

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