Definitions for "kibbutz"
an Israeli communal{2} form of agricultural settlement. Originally it was predominantly agricultural and practiced a very high level of sharing, including collective rearing of children. More recently (by 1998) industries have taken over a significant role in the Kibbutz economy, and the level of sharing has dropped significantly.
a collective farm or settlement in Israel.
Communal settlement. Originally farming communities, kibbutzim have become increasingly industrial.