Moshav (Noun)
Meaning
A cooperative Israeli village or settlement comprised of small farms.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The moshav in the Negev region of Israel is known for its date palm plantations and innovative irrigation systems.
- About 4% of Israel's population lives in around 450 moshavim across the country.
- Located in the Galilee region near the Sea of Galilee, this moshav is a major producer of fruit and vegetables.
- Many kibbutzim and moshavim in Israel have diversified into tourism as an additional source of income.
- The moshav movement was established in the 1920s as a compromise between the collective model of the kibbutz and a more individualized farming approach.