Kibbutz is a Hebrew term that refers to a type of communal settlement found primarily in Israel. It is a form of collective living where people share resources and responsibilities. The word "kibbutz" has a few synonyms that can be used to describe similar living arrangements. For instance, "moshav" describes a cooperative farming community in Israel where farmers work together on agricultural tasks. "Hirbutz" is a rural settlement or neighborhood that functions similarly to a kibbutz, but is not necessarily agricultural in nature. "Kvutzah" refers to a subgroup within a kibbutz that works together on specific tasks. These synonyms help describe various types of collective living arrangements found in Israel.