safari — a journey to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in Africa
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a journey to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in Africa
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈfɑːri/
Example Sentences
- My dad said he wants to go on safari, but he screams when he sees a spider at home.
- The safari was amazing - we saw a lion yawning like my cat after lunch.
- Tanzania offers some of the best safari experiences in the world.
safari
NOUN[/səˈfɑːri/]
a journey to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in Africa
Wildlife observation journey in Africa
Ferrari safari through the Kalahari!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Safari derives from Arabic 'safar' meaning 'to travel,' entering English through Swahili during the 19th century colonial period in Africa. Originally referring to any journey, the term narrowed to denote expeditionary hunting trips across African game lands, acquiring its modern sense through extensive use by European explorers and big-game hunters.
Breakdown
safar (Arabic: journey, travel) + -i (Swahili nominalization suffix) = safari (an expedition, particularly for hunting or wildlife observation)
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📝Examples
“My dad said he wants to go on safari, but he screams when he sees a spider at home.”
“The safari was amazing - we saw a lion yawning like my cat after lunch.”
“Tanzania offers some of the best safari experiences in the world.”
“She documented her safari adventure through stunning photographs.”
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