safari

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He apologised for the delays etc and wished us a happy safari (safari is Swahili for 'journey') and then we were on our way to the bus station.

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  1. noun An overland expedition, especially one for hunting or exploring in eastern Africa.
  2. noun A journey or trip: a sightseeing safari.

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  1. Arabic safarīya, safari, journey, from safar, journey; see špr in Semitic roots.

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  1. Swahili safari, a journey or voyage.
 

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/sɑˈfɑrə/
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