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\ ˈfȯr-ˈāch 
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\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 \ ˈfȯr-ˈā-chər \ or less commonly 4-Her noun
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4-H
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of 4-H
: 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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The first known use of 4-H was in 1926
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