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Word

safari

Phoneticssa·fari

US/səˈfɑɹi/

UK/sɐfˈɑːɹi/

Definitions

02a group on a trip

B2

n. the group of people, vehicles, and equipment going on a wildlife trip.

n. the organized caravan or party of people, animals, and equipment engaged in a wildlife expedition.

“The safari stopped at the river to watch the elephants drink.”

“The entire safari, consisting of three off-road vehicles and a local guide, departed the camp before the heat of the midday sun became unbearable.”

03a search or quest

C1

n. any trip or search where you try to find something new or win prizes.

n. a journey or quest undertaken for the purpose of discovery or the acquisition of specific items or trophies.

“The journalists went on a fact-finding safari through the remote villages.”

“The CEO described the acquisition tour as a corporate safari, intended to identify and capture the most promising tech startups in the region.”

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Etymology

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

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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