safari
Translation
safari
Examples
They went on a safari in Kenya.
They went on a safari in Kenya.
We saw lions and elephants on the safari.
We saw lions and elephants on the safari.
Grammar Patterns
to go on a safari to take a trip to see wild animals They went on a safari in Kenya.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expedition, trek
Etymology
From Swahili 'safari' meaning 'journey', which comes from Arabic 'safar' meaning 'to travel'.
Memory Tips
Think of a special journey to see wild animals, often in Africa. The word itself traveled from Arabic to Swahili to English.