1. a member of a kibbutz, especially a permanent resident who works and lives communally in Israel
Usage: often used in historical or cultural contexts; may refer to founding members or long-term residents

Examples

• The kibbutznik spent decades working in the agricultural fields of the collective settlement.
• Many kibbutznikim came to Israel in the early 20th century seeking a new way of life.
• As a kibbutznik, she shared all resources and decisions with the community.
• The documentary featured interviews with elderly kibbutznikim who had built the settlement from scratch.
• Young kibbutznikim often rotated between different work assignments on the kibbutz.