Balinese

== English == === Etymology === From Bali +‎ -n- +‎ -ese. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ === Adjective === Balinese (not comparable) Of or relating to Bali, its inhabitants, or their language or culture. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Balinese (plural Balinese) (chiefly in the plural) A native or inhabitant of Bali. A long-haired breed of domestic cat with Siamese-style point coloration and sapphire-blue eyes. ==== Usage notes ==== As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Balinese", "writing about Balinese cuisine as a Balinese") is uncommon and often taken as grammatically incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Balinese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Balinese cuisine as a Balinese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only primarily used as an adjective or as a plural noun. ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Balinese The language of Bali. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Ethnologue entry for Balinese, ban ⁠ === Anagrams === baseline, sabeline