"marathon" meaning in All languages combined

See marathon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmærəθən/ [UK], /ˈmærəˌθɑn/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marathon.wav [UK] Forms: marathon [singular], marathons [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A marathon is a long distance race of exactly 26 miles and 385 yards (or 42.195 kilometers).
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  2. A marathon is an activity that extends for a long period of time.
    Sense id: simple-marathon-en-noun-O5cn80jF
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