-athon

suffix — 2 senses

-athon

suffix

Etymology Rebracketing of marathon.

1

Morpheme An event, usually collaborative, characterized by intense activity, effort, and time spent in connection to a specific theme or goal.

2

Morpheme A such event focused on attracting fundraising for charity.

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