safari
[suh-fahr-ee]
- 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.
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- to go on a safari.
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Origin of safari
1885–90; < Swahili < Arabic safar journey
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Contemporary Examples
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 OwnMichael Daly
November 11, 2014
Earlier this month the two truly got away from it all when they went on an African safari with Eugenie and her boyfriend.
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Now the monarch, 74, has been exposed as a philanderer after he fell and broke his hip during a $52,000 African safari.
Back in 1962, exceedingly few members of the top 5% had ever taken an African safari.
Historical Examples
They sat or lay inert, watching the safari pass, their eyes apathetic.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Kingozi gave his attention to the members of the other safari.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
All of Kingozi's safari had arrived except Cazi Moto and five men.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
Mali-ya-bwana and, unexpectedly, a big Kavirondo of Kingozi's safari, volunteered.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
He and I were the only people of all the safari who had khaki coats.
The Leopard WomanStewart Edward White
safari
- an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp in Africa
- any recreational journey or expedition
- the people, animals, etc, that go on the expedition
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Word Origin
C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic safarīya, from safara to travel
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Word Origin and History for safari
n.
1890 (attested from 1860 as a foreign word), from Swahili, literally "journey, expedition," from Arabic, literally "referring to a journey," from safar "journey" (which itself is attested in English as a foreign word from 1858). Used from 1920s of various articles of clothing suitable for safaris.
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