Safari

//səˈfɑːɹ.i// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.

    "We're going on a safari in Kenya."

  2. 2
    an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) wordnet
  3. 3
    A caravan going on a safari.
  4. 4
    Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies. broadly

    "An ardent junker herself, Mrs. Egge tells how to conduct a fascinating junk safari into the attic or antique and secondhand shops and what to do with the trophies you bring home."

Verb
  1. 1
    To take part in a safari. intransitive

Synonyms

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campaigncampaigncircuitcourseexcursionexpedition

Example

More examples

"If you are going to the safari park, take the No.5 bus."

Etymology

From Swahili safari (“journey”), from Arabic سَفَر (safar).

Related phrases

human safarisafari antsafari jacketsafari mansafari parksafari suitsafari suppersafari zoosafari-goerwhale safarisafari jacketsafari park

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