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safari

noun · verb

Simple meaning

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

Pronunciation

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suhfahree

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IPA pronunciation (US)

səˈfɑɹi

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

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

  2. by extension

    Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.

  3. A caravan going on a safari.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To take part in a safari.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

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

Used this way, safari is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use safari

  • “We went on a safari in Africa and saw many wild animals.”noun

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