Swahili for journey vs. Apple's browser.
Which meaning of Safari is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Safari (expedition) came first (the 1800s). Safari (web browser) arrived in 2003. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
Wikipedia pageviews since 2015
Safari (expedition)Safari (web browser)
English Wikipedia pageviews since July 2015 load here.
Duplicate's share of attention
Green line = duplicate's % · above 60 it owns the word · below 40 the original does
The case for each meaning
Sourced definitions, usage stats and quotes
Original · the 1800s
Safari (expedition)
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Duplicate · c. 2003
Safari (web browser)
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