noun
safari
suh-FAHR-ee
noun
1
A trip into the wild to observe, photograph, or hunt animals in their natural habitat.
"They booked a two-week safari in Kenya to see elephants and lions up close."
"Our safari guide spotted a leopard resting in a tree at dawn."
2
Any expedition undertaken to track down something new or collect prizes.
"The collectors went on a weekend safari through flea markets hunting for rare vinyl."
How to Use Safari
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA journey to see or hunt wild animals in their own environment, usually in Africa.
Common pairings
go on safari
safari park
safari guide
Word Forms
safaried past tense, safaris plural, safaris singular
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Etymology
From Swahili safari ("journey"), itself borrowed from Arabic safar ("a journey" or "travel").