"walkathon" meaning in All languages combined

See walkathon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: walkathons [plural]
Etymology: From walk + -athon. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|walk|athon}} walk + -athon Head templates: {{en-noun}} walkathon (plural walkathons)
  1. A long-distance walk, either as a race or in aid of charity. Synonyms: sponsored walk, walking marathon

Inflected forms

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