Safari is defined as a sightseeing journey or hunting expedition, especially in Africa.
(noun)An example of a safari is a tour through Africa to view the elephants and lions.
The definition of safari is of a style of clothing that is worn on expeditions or hunting trips, especially through Africa.
(adjective)An example of safari used as an adjective is in the phrase "safari pants," which mean the style of pants that one would wear on a tour through the African jungles.
See safari in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun pl. safaris
Origin: Swahili < Ar safarī, pertaining to a journey < safar, to journey
adjective
See safari in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. sa·fa·ris
Origin:
Origin: Arabic safarīya, safari, journey
Origin: , from safar, journey; see špr in Semitic roots
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