English · Travel & Places
safari
/səˈfɑːr.i/
[/səˈfɑːr.i/]
wildlife-viewing trip
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A trip to see or hunt wild animals, especially in Africa.
Example
On safari they watched lions, elephants, and giraffes roaming freely across the open golden grasslands.
On safari they watched lions, elephants, and giraffes roaming freely across the open golden grasslands.
Etymology
From Swahili 'safari', a journey, from Arabic 'safar', travel.
How & Where It’s Used
Associated with African wildlife tourism.
Cultural Note
The word entered English through East African travel and is strongly linked to wildlife tourism.