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noun sa·fa·ri \ sə-ˈfär-ē , -ˈfa-rē \

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

  1. He went on a safari in Africa last year.

  2. a group of hunters on safari

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Origin and Etymology of safari

Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

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SAFARI Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of safari for English Language Learners

  • : a journey to see or hunt animals especially in Africa

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noun sa·fa·ri \ sə-ˈfär-ē \

Definition of safari for Students

:a trip to see or hunt animals especially in Africa

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