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Safari (expedition)

First in use: the 1800s
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Safari (web browser)

First in use: c. 2003

Safari / Safari (expedition) / Safari (web browser)

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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.

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Original · the 1800s

Safari (expedition)

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Duplicate · c. 2003

Safari (web browser)

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