Safari

Pronunciation: /səˈfɑri/

Definitions of Safari

noun a tour or trip for observing or photographing wildlife and natural habitats

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a safari and saw many wild animals.

A2 During the safari, we spotted a herd of elephants crossing the river.

B1 The safari guide provided interesting facts about the local wildlife.

B2 On the safari, we were lucky enough to witness a lioness hunting for food.

C1 The luxury safari lodge offered exclusive game drives and bush walks.

C2 Embarking on a safari in Africa is a dream come true for many wildlife enthusiasts.

Examples of Safari in a Sentence

formal The family went on a guided safari in the African savanna.

informal We're planning to go on a safari trip next month.

slang Let's go on a safari and spot some cool animals!

figurative Embarking on a new business venture can feel like going on a safari, full of unexpected challenges and exciting discoveries.

Grammatical Forms of Safari

• past tense: safaried
• plural: safaris
• comparative: more safari
• superlative: most safari
• present tense: safaris
• future tense: will safari
• perfect tense: have safaried
• continuous tense: is safaring
• singular: safari
• positive degree: safari
• infinitive: to safari
• gerund: safariing
• participle: safaried

Origin and Evolution of Safari

First Known Use: 1830 year

Language of Origin: Swahili

Story behind the word: The word 'Safari' originated from the Swahili language, specifically from the Arabic word 'safar' which means journey or expedition.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an expedition or journey, the term 'Safari' has evolved to specifically mean a trip or adventure, typically in Africa, to observe or hunt wildlife.