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safari (n.)

1890 (attested from 1860 as a foreign word), from Swahili, literally "journey, expedition," from Arabic, literally "referring to a journey," from safar "journey" (which itself is attested in English as a foreign word from 1858). Used from 1920s of various articles of clothing suitable for safaris.

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Definitions of safari from WordNet

safari (n.)
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa);
Synonyms: campaign / hunting expedition
From wordnet.princeton.edu