Balinese

adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Bali. in-plural
  2. 2
    the Indonesian language of the people of Bali wordnet
  3. 3
    A long-haired breed of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire-blue eyes.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to Bali, its inhabitants, or their language or culture. not-comparable

    "A car is taking us to a traditional Balinese dance at a nearby temple. It is on a cliff top with scenic views of the Indian Ocean and sheathed in what the internet calls a “peaceful ambience.”"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The language of Bali.

Synonyms

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Example

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"Anti-social behavior is fertile ground for humor. In America, where sexual expression was for long repressed, sex jokes abound. When Clifford Geertz asked a young Balinese man the funniest thing he could think of, the answer was "A younger being rude to his older brother.""

Etymology

From Bali + -n- + -ese.

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