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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"I deeply regret what I did, I apologise to the Balinese people," the Associated Press reported him as saying in court.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Inspired by Balinese architecture and thoughtfully reimagined through a distinctly Californian lens, the residence celebrates natural materials, soaring timber ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and raw, textured stone,” the listing description notes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
By the way, I asked a Balinese hotelier what happened to tourists who step on the temple offerings.
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
She spread her sneakers far apart, toes pointing outward, and squatted like a Balinese dancer.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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