How do I stop Google search opening in my address bar

My address bar in Safari has recently changed so that Google search gets involved every time. How can I restrict Google search to the Google homepage and prevent it from getingt involved when I type addresses into my address bar? Cheers Owen

Go to safari>Preferences>Privacy and check Web Search: Prevent search engine from providing suggestions

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