safari

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)

Etymology

Borrowed from Swahili safari (“journey”), borrowed from Arabic سَفَر (safar).

In classic literature

Synonyms

campaign, hunting expedition

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