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.

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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)

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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.

Example Sentences

The concept has since spread beyond Jakarta to other parts of Java island, such as Bandung and Yogyakarta, as well as to the tourist island of Bali.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

“The government can evict you from what you thought was yours for so long,” said Bali Venkata Raju, a farmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Stephen Bali, then mayor of Blacktown in Sydney, led opposition to the project in his suburb and urged Fiji to seek independent scientific data.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

But in the weeks that followed, details of his whereabouts were shrouded in mystery - until he stepped off a flight in Bali.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After returning from Bali, Barack had spent more than a year writing a second draft of his book during the hours he wasn’t at one of his jobs.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama