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kibbutz

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kɪˈbʊts/

KK: /kɪˈbʊts/

noun
Definition

A type of community in Israel where people live and work together on a farm, sharing resources and responsibilities.


Example

The kibbutz is known for its cooperative lifestyle and agricultural practices.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been reading about a kibbutz in Israel that sounds fascinating.
Sloth B
Really? What's so interesting about it?
Sloth A
It's a community where everyone shares everything, like farming and resources.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I'd love to visit a kibbutz someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
commune
collective
settlement
Antonyms
individual
private
isolation
Root Explanation

Kibbutz originates from Hebrew "קיבוץ" (kibbutz), meaning gathering or collective. It refers to a communal settlement in Israel where members share resources and responsibilities.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gathering' in a community — that's what a kibbutz is, a place where people come together to live and work collectively.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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