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safari

[ suh-fahr-ee ]

noun

plural safaris.
  1. a journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation, especially in eastern Africa.
  2. the hunters, guides, vehicles, equipment, etc., forming such an expedition.
  3. any long or adventurous journey or expedition.


verb (used without object)

safaried, safariing.
  1. to go on a safari.

safari

/ səˈfɑːrɪ /

noun

  1. an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp in Africa
  2. any recreational journey or expedition
  3. the people, animals, etc, that go on the expedition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of safari1

1885–90; < Swahili < Arabic safar journey
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Word History and Origins

Origin of safari1

C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic safarīya, from safara to travel
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Example Sentences

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Most of the time, that meant trophies from hunting and safari trips, but it also included beloved pets owned by Hollywood elite.

A photographer has spent a decade carrying out "garden safaris" in order to capture the diversity and beauty of Britain's back garden wildlife.

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The first part refers to the president's love for the Kaunda suit - a safari jacket with matching trousers – and Uongoman, which incorporates the Swahili word uongo, meaning "lies".

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Botanist David Bellamy was involved in planning a mock safari while astronomer Sir Patrick Moore was to contribute to an observatory.

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Go on a streetlight safari — and learn some fascinating history along the way.

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