kibbutz

/ˈkɪbuːts/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of communal settlement in Israel, typically self-sufficient and cooperative in nature.

“The kibbutz in the Galilee region has been a model for sustainable living for decades.”

2. noun

A community or group that lives and works together in a similar manner to a kibbutz.

“The hippie community in California was often referred to as a modern-day kibbutz.”

Synonyms

  • commune
  • cooperative

Antonyms

  • individualist
  • separate