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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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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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