Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kibbutz
Noun
/kɪˈbʊts/
Definition
A collective community in Israel that is traditionally based on agriculture.
Examples
- The kibbutz life promotes cooperation and communal living among its members.
- Many kibbutzim in Israel offer tours to educate visitors about their lifestyle.
- She spent a summer volunteering on a kibbutz in the north of Israel.
Meaning
The term ‘kibbutz’ refers to a unique form of communal living where members work together and share resources, with a focus on collective ownership and democratic decision-making.
Synonyms
- commune
- collective
- cooperative
