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safari.

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

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/səˈfɑːɹ.i/
  1. 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. A caravan going on a safari.

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

    broadly
Where this word comes from

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

verb/səˈfɑːɹ.i/
  1. To take part in a safari.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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

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