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)

---

Bali Cultural  

1. Island of southern Indonesia east of Java.

---

Discover More

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

Example Sentences

Long queues have formed at the resort island's Gilimanuk port, forcing travellers leaving Bali to wait for hours to cross the strait to Java island, according to media reports.

From Barron's

The other two did manage to escape, but were returned to Bali from Cambodia to stand trial.

From Barron's

Wilkinson was arrested in Canggu, on the south coast of Bali, the following day.

From BBC

Schaefer was released from a Bali jail on Tuesday morning after receiving a number of remissions for good behaviour.

From BBC

In Bali, Colombia and Thailand, the strains of housing American remote workers paid in dollars have inspired locals to mount protests against a wave of gentrification.

From The Wall Street Journal