1. Members or workers of a kolkhoz (a collective farm in the Soviet Union).
Usage: historical; plural form of kolkhoznik; primarily used in reference to Soviet agricultural system

Examples

• The kolkhozniks worked together on the collective farm to meet state quotas.
• During the Soviet era, kolkhozniks formed the backbone of agricultural production.
• Life for kolkhozniks was often difficult, with long hours and modest compensation.
• The government organized training programs for kolkhozniks to improve farming techniques.