: an organization that promotes the religious, intellectual, social, and physical welfare of Jewish young men

Word History

Etymology

Young Men's Hebrew Association

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of YMHA was in 1918

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“YMHA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YMHA. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

: an international organization that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical welfare originally of young Jewish men
Etymology

Young Men's Hebrew Association

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