safari

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.

   We're going on a safari in Kenya.

2. 2
   noun

   Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.

   An ardent junker herself, Mrs. Egge tells how to conduct a fascinating junk safari into the attic or antique and secondhand shops and what to do with the trophies you bring home.

3. 3
   noun

   an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

4. 4
   noun

   A caravan going on a safari.

5. 5
   verb

   To take part in a safari.

Etymology

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