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4-H

adjective \ ˈfȯr-ˈāch \

Definition of 4-H

:of or relating to a program set up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture originally in rural areas to help young people become productive citizens by instructing them in useful skills (as in agriculture, animal husbandry, and carpentry), community service, and personal development

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4-H'er

play \ˈfȯr-ˈā-chər\ or less commonly 4-Her noun

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Origin and Etymology of 4-h

from the fourfold aim of improving the head, heart, hands, and health

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First Known Use: 1926

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4-H

adjective

Definition of 4-H for English Language Learners

: of or relating to a government program in the U.S. that teaches farming skills and good citizenship to young people

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