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Bali

American  
[bah-lee, bal-ee] / ˈbɑ li, ˈbæl i /

noun

  1. an island in Indonesia, E of Java. 2,147 sq. mi. (5,561 sq. km). Singaraja.

  2. one of a breed of domesticated banteng cattle, Bos banteng domesticus, raised for milk and meat and as a work animal.


Bali British  
/ ˈbɑːlɪ /

noun

  1. an island in Indonesia, east of Java: mountainous, rising over 3000 m (10 000 ft). Capital: Denpasar. Pop: 3 151 162 (2000). Area: 5558 sq km (2146 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Bali Cultural  
  1. Island of southern Indonesia east of Java.


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Bali's striking volcanic (see volcano) scenery provides a romantic backdrop for its culture, known for its elaborate dances, rituals, and handicrafts.

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A seaglass chandelier sourced on a trip to Bali once drove a neighbor to complain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The 213-foot Bali is primarily responsible for rapid rescue operations or dispersing fishing boats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The passenger ferry had been sailing from Bali to the next-door island of Lombok when it caught fire in the early morning hours.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Others have also voiced their frustrations, such as Bali Rodgers, who is chief executive of Safer Communities Alliance.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

With one stride he covers the earth, with the second the heavens, and with the third he boots Bali into the netherworld.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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