Kibbutz: meaning, definitions and examples
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kibbutz
[ หkษชbสts ]
collective community
A kibbutz is a type of collective community in Israel that is traditionally based on agriculture. The idea behind a kibbutz is to promote communal living, where resources and responsibilities are shared among members. Kibbutzim (plural of kibbutz) were originally established as agricultural communes where members worked together and shared profits equally. Over time, some kibbutzim have diversified and incorporated industries, leading to a broader economic base. Although many kibbutzim have moved towards privatization, the core principles of communal living and cooperation continue to define them.
Synonyms
collective, commune, cooperative
Examples of usage
- She spent her summer working on a kibbutz in Israel.
- The kibbutz was founded in the early 20th century.
- Living on a kibbutz promotes a strong sense of community.
- Many kibbutzim have adapted to modern economic needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "kibbutz" in other languages:
๐ต๐น kibutz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฌเฅเคคเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Kibbutz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kibutz
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฑััั
๐ต๐ฑ kibuc
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท kibboutz
๐ช๐ธ kibutz
๐น๐ท kibbutz
๐ฐ๐ท ํค๋ถ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจูุชุณ
๐จ๐ฟ kibuc
๐ธ๐ฐ kibuc
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅธๅ น
๐ธ๐ฎ kibuc
๐ฎ๐ธ kibbutz
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะธะฑััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kibbutz
๐ฒ๐ฝ kibutz
Etymology
The term 'kibbutz' comes from the Hebrew word 'ืงืืืืฅ', which means 'gathering' or 'clustering'. The concept of the kibbutz originated in the early 20th century among Jewish immigrants in the land of Israel, influenced by socialist and Zionist ideals. The first kibbutz, Degania Alef, was established in 1909 near the Sea of Galilee. It was based on the principles of communal living, equality, and shared resources. The kibbutzim played a significant role in the establishment of the state of Israel and the development of agricultural practices in the region. Over the decades, the structure of kibbutzim evolved, transitioning from strict communal systems to more flexible models that allow for private ownership and personal initiative. Despite these changes, the core values of community support and cooperation remain central to the concept of the kibbutz.