safari

[ suh-fahr-ee ]

/ səˈfɑr i /

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Definition of safari

noun, plural sa·fa·ris.

a journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation, especially in eastern Africa.

the hunters, guides, vehicles, equipment, etc., forming such an expedition.

any long or adventurous journey or expedition.

verb (used without object), sa·fa·ried, sa·fa·ri·ing.

to go on a safari.

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Origin of safari

1885–90; <Swahili <Arabic safar journey

Words nearby safari

sad tree, SAE, Saehrimnir, Safa and Marwa, Safar, safari, safari jacket, safari park, safari shirt, safari suit, Safavid

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How to use safari in a sentence

If you want to see Saturn’s rings and distant galaxies, the Jackson-based nonprofit Wyoming Stargazing offers stargazing safaris.
The Ultimate Grand Teton National Park Travel Guide|Dina Mishev|April 7, 2021|Outside Online
Snorkelers can take a guided snorkel safari with Reef Magic Cruises and survey a coral stabilization project installed over a cyclone-damaged coral rubble field.
Post-fire Australia will provide travelers with more opportunities for ‘restorative tourism’|Elizabeth Heath|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
Recent gems include a $119,000 one bedroom, one bathroom apartment filled with large safari animal statues—including a giraffe peering into the shower.
Exploring the Wild World of Weird Homes on Zillow Can Be a Cabin Fever Cure|Megan McCluskey|March 15, 2021|Time
One day, while the others were out on a safari, Ramani and I got talking.
How Amitabh Bachchan helped a south Indian jewellery chain become a national success|Prince Mathews Thomas|March 15, 2021|Quartz

She was fascinated by his stories about the safari he just took in South Africa.
Date Lab update: Their boots matched, at least! Here’s what happened next.|Damona Hoffman|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
One of the earliest ticker-tape parades was for Teddy Roosevelt when he returned from an African safari in 1910.
It’s Time for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to Get a Parade of Their Own|Michael Daly|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But he fell out of favour when it was revealed he had been on a big-game hunting safari.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia Kiss As They Formally Take Power In Spain|Tom Sykes|June 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A mere 800 travelers are allowed to visit the northern area of the park each year through safari tours, and prices are steep.
Namibia’s Spooky Skeleton Coast|Nina Strochlic|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Would William support a hunting safari in Africa, whose supporters often make the very same arguments?
The Real Problem With Prince William’s Dog Scandal|Tom Sykes|September 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Earlier this month the two truly got away from it all when they went on an African safari with Eugenie and her boyfriend.
Is Prince Harry Going to Get Engaged?|Tom Sykes|August 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
You start on safari to the railway as soon as possible, or sooner.
Cupid in Africa|P. C. Wren
They set out on a leisurely return to the little safari, accompanied for a few miles by the soldierly Zulus.
The Rogue Elephant|Elliott Whitney
A little after noon as they neared the safari they came upon a village which was in great excitement.
The Rogue Elephant|Elliott Whitney
The next morning the safari filed out from the camp, the Masai greeting the inspanning with huge delight.
The Rogue Elephant|Elliott Whitney
"Safari" is itself a Swahili word of Arabic origin, meaning an expedition and all that pertains to it.
My African Journey|Winston Churchill

British Dictionary definitions for safari

safari

/ (səˈfɑːrɪ) /

noun plural -ris

an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp in Africa

any recreational journey or expedition

the people, animals, etc, that go on the expedition

Word Origin for safari

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

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