1. a Jewish pioneer or settler in Palestine (now Israel), especially one who engaged in manual labor and agricultural development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Usage: historical; often capitalized; from Hebrew חלוץ (ḥalutz)

Examples

• The chalutzim worked tirelessly to drain swamps and build kibbutzim in the early days of Jewish settlement.
• As a chalutz, he dedicated his life to agricultural innovation in the newly established communities.
• The chalutz movement was central to the development of modern Israel.
• Many chalutzim came from Eastern Europe seeking to build a new homeland.
• The spirit of the chalutz emphasized self-reliance and communal cooperation.