moshav shitufi

noun

moshav shi·​tu·​fi

-ˌshiˌtüˈfē

plural moshavim shitufim

-ˈfēm

: a collective small holders' settlement in Israel

Word History

Etymology

New Hebrew mōshābh shittūphī, literally, partnership settlement

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