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safari

American  
[suh-fahr-ee] / səˈfɑr i /

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 British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of safari

1885–90; < Swahili < Arabic safar journey

Example Sentences

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A one-tonne revolving sculpture created "on a whim" by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, has been installed at a safari park in Wiltshire.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

NAIROBI—A Kenyan court dismissed a lawsuit by a Maasai leader who sought to demolish a Ritz-Carlton luxury safari camp, alleging it blocked a key route of the famous Serengeti migration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Hajime Nakae, professor of emergency and critical medicine at the Akita University Hospital, said the frequent bear sightings made him feel like he was "living inside... a safari park for bears".

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

Others played by simply lounging on a virtual beach or enjoying a virtual safari.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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