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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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You could tell him, “Would you like to take a vacation to Bali? If not, would you mind if I went alone?”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

She was not in Bali at the time.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

At least 16 domestic flights to and from Bali were also cancelled, local airport authorities said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

Without her, he wouldn’t have felt the monsoon downpours in Jakarta or seen the water temples of Bali.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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