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chalutz

chalutz

9.9
A person who goes ahead to check or prepare a path for others
  • noun
  • /kəˈluːts/
translation icon : pionero
  • As a dedicated chalutz, he scouted the land, ensuring it was safe for others to follow.

Examples

  • The chalutz moved cautiously ahead to check the path before the rest of the team followed.

  • The chalutz bravely ventured into the unknown territory.

  • As a chalutz, she helped establish the first settlements in the region.

  • Each chalutz faced many challenges while preparing the land for future communities.

  • Many chalutzim helped to establish new settlements in Israel.

  • The chalutz ventured into the wilderness, preparing the way for future settlers.

  • In the early days, each chalutz played a crucial role in laying the foundation of the new community.

Synonyms

scout
vschalutz
84 3.1

A person sent ahead to explore and find safe routes or dangers

prepares and clears places for future settlement rather than only finding routes
pioneer
vschalutz
36 4.4

A person who is among the first to move to and prepare new land

goes ahead to explore and clear places rather than long term settlement work
frontiersman
vschalutz
  • Archaic
2 8.9

A man who lives at the edge of settled land and explores new areas

goes ahead to explore and actively prepare areas rather than mainly living there

How Pioneering

trailblazer
12 6.8
chalutz
9.9
pioneer
36 4.4
explorer
131 2.8
to scout
77 3.3

Surface Forms

chalutz singular
chalutzim plural

Etymology

Chalutz comes from the Hebrew חלוץ meaning 'one who goes ahead', like a scout who moves forward to check and clear the path. That's why a chalutz can mean someone who explores or prepares a place for others.