Bali

[bah-lee, bal-ee]

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

/ 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

1. Island of southern Indonesia east of Java.

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

Example Sentences

Sandiford, a grandmother, was sentenced to death on the island of Bali in 2013 after she was convicted of trafficking drugs.

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Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.

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Just east of Bali, Lombok boasts the same azure beaches and stunning views as its famous neighbour, but without the exasperating crowds.

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“We have two of the biggest projects in Indonesia…got a great project in Bali. We’ve been working on it for a decade.”

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Construction on the Bali project doesn’t appear to have begun.

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