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Definition of safari
1 : the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa; also : such a hunting expedition
2 : journey, expedition an arctic safari
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Examples of safari in a Sentence
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari
Recent Examples of safari from the Web
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During the day, guests can participate in typical nature activities, like hiking and going on safaris.
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Lion Country Safari, the popular drive-through safari park in Palm Beach County, will likely be sold to an animal conservationist by the end of the year, the park confirmed Tuesday.
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MORE AFRICA: In Zambia, a safari means going with the flow »
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However, plans for that safari park were dropped last year in favor of a new $18 million educational facility geared for students from grade school through graduate studies levels.
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The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Lion Country Safari, a drive-through safari and amusement park in Palm Beach, could be sold to an animal conservationist.
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After a decade back in London working mostly as a carpenter, Stanley went to India and Sri Lanka to visit parks and lead safaris.
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The 50-room modernist retreat functions like a safari lodge, with daily guided excursions primarily to hike or mountain-bike in remote regions.
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Every outing, by canoe or Jeep, on elephant-back or foot, is a safari amid 500 species of birds and 600 species of animals, including the big cats.
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Origin and Etymology of safari
Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey
SAFARI Defined for English Language Learners
safari
playDefinition of safari for English Language Learners
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: a journey to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
SAFARI Defined for Kids
safari
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: a trip to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
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