Balinese

noun

Ba·​li·​nese ˌbä-li-ˈnēz How to pronounce Balinese (audio)
ˌba-,
-ˈnēs
1
: a native or inhabitant of Bali
2
: any of a breed of slender long-haired cats that originated as a spontaneous mutation of the Siamese
Balinese adjective

Examples of Balinese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Traditional Balinese arak's main ingredient is tuak, derived from coconut palm tree nectar. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, is a holiday marking the Hindu-Balinese New Year that’s spent in prayer and meditation, when even the airport closes for 24 hours. Ashlea Halpern, TIME, 25 July 2024 With the island being 90% Balinese, these young women are used to interacting within their culture. Celeste Polanco, Essence, 12 July 2024 There are also a variety of experiences available, including the Balinese Fishing Boat Adventure, which are included in the price of your room. Josephine Wong, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Dutch Balinees, from Bali island of Indonesia

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Balinese was in 1820

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“Balinese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balinese. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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