Balinese
noun
Ba·li·nese
ˌbä-li-ˈnēz 
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
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The most vocal breeds include Siamese, Oriental, Balinese, Bengal, American bobtail, Siberian, Turkish Van, Ocicat, Peterbald, and Turkish Angora.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort follows the Balinese 'Tri Hita Karana' philosophy, which focuses on the spiritual and social well-being of its staff and guests and the human relationship with nature.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Accessibility and Sustainability The resort follows the Balinese 'Tri Hita Karana' philosophy, which focuses on the spiritual and social well-being of its staff and guests and the human relationship with nature.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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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“Balinese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Balinese. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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