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

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Lyons was arrested in Bali in March, deported to the Netherlands and extradited to Spain last month.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Others, like Chevanni Davids, a 33-year-old South African man living in Bali, use them to maintain a general sense of well-being.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They retire to Bali and rent a beach villa for $1,000 a month including utilities and maid service.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Any time it rained in Bali, the clouds cracked open and fat drops of laughing gas fell down on everyone.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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