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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

He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari

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Van Putten’s is a trip to Mexico, while Lawn is offering two South African safaris.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Rancho Bernardo Honorary Mayor candidate Alex Lawn holds ‘The Big Event’," 30 Aug. 2017
Tanzania is one of the prime places to go on safari to see the richness of wildlife that East Africa offers.

— phil marty, chicagotribune.com, "Stay on top of the action with Austin Adventures' new safari," 9 Aug. 2017
A safari, and then the Seychelles — that’s big on my bucket list.

— christine whitney, The Cut, "The Bag Designer Whose Products Literally Make a Statement," 7 Aug. 2017
Eden Mill has one of the greatest places in Harford County to take a 20-minute safari, the Eden Mill teaching wetlands.

— staff report, The Aegis, "A 20-minute safari to the Eden Mill wetlands," 31 July 2017
Photographer: Manoj Shah/Getty Images Ballooning While there’s nothing quite like viewing wildlife at close quarters on safari, ballooning provides another amazing perspective.

— nic mccormack, Bloomberg.com, "Why the Great Migration Needs to Top Your Bucket List, in 15 Photos," 28 July 2017
Guests can choose between safari-style tents or overwater bungalows; bawahisland.com.

— elaine glusac, The Seattle Times, "Four resorts for a private island vacation," 13 July 2017
Only the binoculars — not all of the objects — are from his days as a safari guide.

— New York Times, "Corrections: July 14, 2017," 13 July 2017
A daily prize patrol at 1:25 p.m. when one visitor will receive gifts, including free tickets to the Oceans of Fun Seal & Sea Lion Show and safari train, concession items and zoo merchandise.

— meg jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Former zookeepers reminisce as Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates 125th anniversary," 9 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of safari

Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey

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First Known Use: 1859

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Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

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

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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 \

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:a trip to see or hunt animals especially in Africa

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