safari

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: safaris · safariing · safaried

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Examples

We're going on a safari in Kenya.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A caravan going on a safari.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To take part in a safari.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “safari” mean?

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

Is “safari” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.