Balinese
adjective
of or relating to Bali, its people, or their language.
balinese
British
/ ˌbɑːlɪˈniːz /
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Bali
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the language of the people of Bali, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
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See Balinese cat
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 ).
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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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The home, which was built in 1980, was always meant to serve as a relaxing sanctuary, having been inspired by Balinese architecture.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Local resentment is rising, with social media vigilantes putting misbehaving tourists on blast - even as the Balinese maintain their world-famous hospitality.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
Still, I didn’t even learn the two most important words in Balinese — please and thank you.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
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 ● May 23, 2023
Where The Beades had plundered music hall, centuries-old Anglo-Celtic folk and the sounds of the 1960s electronic avant- garde, Steve Reich derived his inspirations from African drumming and Balinese gamelan music.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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