may-7th

Noun

(uncountable)

Used attributively to designate various institutions in the People's Republic of China which combine education with manual labour with a view to helping people understand life as a peasant. [from 20th c.]

Origin

Named after Mao Zedong's directive of 7th May 1966 calling upon all people to study industry, agriculture and military affairs.

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