sa|fa|ri

sa|fa|ri
sa|fa|ri «suh FAHR ee», noun, plural -ris, verb, -ried, -ri|ing.
–n.
1. a journey or hunting expedition in eastern Africa.
2. the people and animals on such an expedition.
3. any long trip or expedition: »

Erhard ended his two-day safari in Texas this afternoon with a clutch of double handshakes (Manchester Guardian Weekly).

–v.i.
to go on a safari: »

Forsaking academe, he married three times, safaried in Africa... (Philip Kopper).

[< Swahili safari < Arabic safar journey, voyage]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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