moshavnik

English

Etymology

From Hebrew מושבניק.

Noun

moshavnik (plural moshavniks)

1. A member of a moshav.
   • 1979 August 18, Helen Weinstock, “Holy Land”, in Gay Community News, volume 7, number 5, page 10:

     If I had been working where I was before I wouldn't worry so much because they knew I am a good nurse and I think some of my bosses and maybe some of my moshavniks suspected that I am lesbian; but now I am starting out on a new job with people in a new area.