Usage
Balinese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Balinese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Balinese ).
Etymology
Origin of Balinese
First recorded in 1810–20; from Dutch Balinees, equivalent to Bali Bali + -n- connective + -ees -ese
Example Sentences
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"It's the Balinese Hindu culture that has created this myth of the place."
From BBC
The team, which comprised musicologists, psychologists, linguists, evolutionary biologists and professional musicians, recorded songs in 55 languages, including Arabic, Balinese, Basque, Cherokee, Maori, Ukrainian and Yoruba.
From New York Times
Their December concert will feature Balinese gamelan, and in May, film and chamber music will combine to explore the connection between mothers and their children.
From Seattle Times
Still, I didn’t even learn the two most important words in Balinese — please and thank you.
From Seattle Times
At only 30, Maripaz has hands that fan and twist like a Balinese dancer’s, a wavering voice, and a stiff, awkward gait.
From New York Times
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