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Definition of safari

safari

/səˈfɑː.ri/
sa · fa · ri
Plural:safaris
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• noun

1

An overland expedition to observe, photograph, or hunt wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in eastern or southern Africa.

Example

"During their photographic safari in Tanzania, the tourists watched a herd of elephants cross the savanna."

2

Any long, adventurous journey, trek, or organized expedition.

Example

"The geology students embarked on a week-long desert safari to collect mineral samples."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from Swahili 'safari', meaning 'journey', which itself derives from the Arabic noun 'safar' (a journey or expedition).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Safari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/safari
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