1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also
: such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
safari
intransitive verb
Examples of safari in a Sentence
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari
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But unlike other tiger safari guides—who are expert spotters but often lack the level of training and expertise common in Africa—he’s put his superior know-how on the free market.
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Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
Explore the natural wonders on a safari for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
Explore the natural wonders on a safari for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for safari
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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