1. a collective farm or settlement in Israel where people live and work together and share property and responsibilities

Examples

• She spent a summer working on a kibbutz in northern Israel.
• The kibbutz was founded in 1948 by Holocaust survivors.
• Members of the kibbutz shared all meals in the communal dining hall.
• Many young people from around the world volunteer on kibbutzim.
• The kibbutz grew oranges and raised dairy cattle.
• Life on the kibbutz required everyone to contribute to the community.