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safari

[ suh-fahr-ee ]

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

/ əˈɑːɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of safari1

1885–90; < Swahili < Arabic safar journey
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Word History and Origins

Origin of safari1

C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic ڲīⲹ, from safara to travel
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Botanist David Bellamy was involved in planning a mock safari while astronomer Sir Patrick Moore was to contribute to an observatory.

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Go on a streetlight safari — and learn some fascinating history along the way.

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It also speaks to her love of hats, which has sometimes got her in trouble – for example her widely criticised colonial-style pith helmet on safari in Kenya.

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Allen also said her two daughters - whom she shares with her ex-husband Sam Cooper and recently went on safari with - had been a great help of late.

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It was an African safari sketch, which ran about six minutes long and included sound effects created by crunching potato chips.

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