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 • Sep. 27, 2025
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
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 • May 15, 2024
I didn’t know the first thing about Balinese customs, and I may have even tripped over one of the temple offerings on my way to the beach.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023
The average American, for example, can distinguish easily between the verses and refrain of any pop song, but will have trouble recognizing what is going on in a piece of music for Balinese gamelan.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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