Marathon: Definition with Marathon Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Any long and arduous undertaking.

Exact synonyms: Endurance Contest
Generic synonyms: Labor, Project, Task, Undertaking

2. Noun. A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards.

Generic synonyms: Foot Race, Footrace, Run
Derivative terms: Marathoner

3. Noun. A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians.

Exact synonyms: Battle Of Marathon
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Geographical relationships: Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic

1. Noun. A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively by extension) Any extended or sustained activity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a long-distance race [n -S]

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