sɐfˈkʊz

Definitions

1. noun

A large state-owned agricultural enterprise in the Soviet Union, typically combining a collective farm with a factory or processing plant.

“The sovkhoz was a major supplier of wheat to the entire region.”

2. noun

In modern usage, a type of large-scale agricultural or industrial enterprise, often with state or government involvement.

“The government decided to restructure the sovkhoz system to improve efficiency.”