English Explanatory Dictionary

safari

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.
  2. A caravan going on a safari.
  3. Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.
verb
  1. To take part in a safari.

Pronunciation

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-safari.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-safari.wav

Word forms

safari safaris safariing safaried

Etymology

Etymology tree Arabic سَفَر (safar)bor. Swahili safaribor. English safari Borrowed from Swahili safari (“journey”), borrowed from Arabic سَفَر (safar).

Derived words

human safari safari ant safariboat safarier safarigoer safari-goer safari jacket safarilike safari man safari park safarist safari suit safari supper safari zoo sniffari surfari whale safari zoofari
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