Synonyms & related words for telethon

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Words related to telethon

Explore words related to telethon — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include fundraiser, fundraising, telecast, charity, donations, televised, colorcast, gala. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does telethon come from?

The word telethon breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: tele-, from Greek tele (“far, distant”); and -thon, from Greek marathon (“endurance event”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.