Word Study
safari
OXFORD DICTIONARY
safari, n. (pl. safaris)
1 a hunting or scientific expedition, esp. in E. Africa (go on safari).
2 a sightseeing trip to see African animals in their natural habitat.
1 a hunting or scientific expedition, esp. in E. Africa (go on safari).
2 a sightseeing trip to see African animals in their natural habitat.
Idiom
safari park an enclosed area where lions etc. are kept in relatively open spaces for public viewing from vehicles driven through. safari suit a lightweight suit usu. with short sleeves and four pleated pockets in the jacket.
Etymology
Swahili f. Arab. safara to travel
THESAURUS
safari
campaign, circuit, course, excursion, expedition, grand tour, jaunt, journey, junket, outing, package tour, peregrination, pilgrimage, pleasure trip, progress, round trip, rubberneck tour, run, sally, shoot, stalk, tour, trek, trip, turn, voyageFor further exploring for "safari" in Webster Dictionary Online