Explanation and meaning of marathon.

marathon

/'mærə,θɑn/

noun
any long and arduous undertaking
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endurance contest

type of:
undertaking labor project task
noun
a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians
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battle of marathon
noun
a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards
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type of:
footrace run foot race

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