Meaning of the word telethon in English

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telethon

US /ˈtel.ə.θɑːn/
UK /ˈtel.ə.θɑːn/
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Noun

1.

a long television program, typically lasting for several hours or even days, broadcast to raise money for a charity or other cause

Example:
The annual children's hospital telethon raised millions of dollars.
Many celebrities participated in the charity telethon.
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