Balinese
adjective
of or relating to Bali, its people, or their language.
balinese
British
/ ˌbɑːlɪˈniːz /
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Bali
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the language of the people of Bali, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
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See Balinese cat
Usage
Balinese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Balinese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Balinese ).
Etymology
Origin of Balinese
First recorded in 1810–20; from Dutch Balinees, equivalent to Bali Bali + -n- connective + -ees -ese
Example Sentences
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"It's the Balinese Hindu culture that has created this myth of the place."
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
Local resentment is rising, with social media vigilantes putting misbehaving tourists on blast - even as the Balinese maintain their world-famous hospitality.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
Their December concert will feature Balinese gamelan, and in May, film and chamber music will combine to explore the connection between mothers and their children.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
At only 30, Maripaz has hands that fan and twist like a Balinese dancer’s, a wavering voice, and a stiff, awkward gait.
From New York Times • May 23, 2023
The average American, for example, can distinguish easily between the verses and refrain of any pop song, but will have trouble recognizing what is going on in a piece of music for Balinese gamelan.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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