kibbutz
Kibbutz (noun) means a communal settlement in Israel, traditionally centred on agriculture, where members share property, work, and decision-making. Example: “She spent a summer volunteering on a kibbutz in northern Israel.”
How to use kibbutz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of Israeli collective community, historically farming-based, where members share resources and labour.
Not related in origin to the informal English word "kibitz" (to offer unwanted advice), despite the similar sound.
Word forms
kibbutzim plural, kibbutzes plural
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She spent a summer volunteering on a _____ in northern Israel.
Etymology
From Hebrew kibbutz, meaning "gathering" or "collective", from the verb "to gather" or "assemble".
Frequently asked questions
What does “kibbutz” mean?
The word “kibbutz” means a communal settlement in Israel, traditionally centred on agriculture, where members share property, work, and decision-making. In plain terms, a type of Israeli collective community, historically farming-based, where members share resources and labour.
How do you pronounce “kibbutz”?
“Kibbutz” is pronounced kih-BUUTS (/kɪˈbʊts/ in IPA).
How do you use “kibbutz” in a sentence?
Here is “kibbutz” used in a sentence: “She spent a summer volunteering on a kibbutz in northern Israel.”
What part of speech is “kibbutz”?
“Kibbutz” is a noun.
Where does the word “kibbutz” come from?
The word “kibbutz” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew kibbutz, meaning "gathering" or "collective", from the verb "to gather" or "assemble".
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